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Meehean Family History

Meehean Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meehan, Deehan, Meenan, Mehegan, Feehan, Mehan, Teehan, Keehan

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Where is the Meehean family from?

You can see how Meehean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meehean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meehean families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meehean family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Meehean's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Meehean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Meehean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meehean census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Meehean. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Meehean. For the veterans among your Meehean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meehean lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Meehean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meehean in 1964 was 66, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meehean ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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