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Meehen Family History

Meehen 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, Mcewen, Meese, Keeven, Methven, Mergen, Seelen, Deehan

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Where is the Meehen family from?

You can see how Meehen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meehen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meehen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Meehen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Meehen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meehen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meehen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meehen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meehen. 100% of Meehen men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meehen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meehen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Meehen. 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 103 military records available for the last name Meehen. For the veterans among your Meehen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meehen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Meehen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meehen in 1970 was 69, and 90 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meehen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meehen 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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