This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meffan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meffan Family History

Meffan Surname Meaning

see Methven.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meffan family from?

You can see how Meffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meffan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meffan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Meffan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meffan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meffan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meffan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Meffan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meffan. 100% of Meffan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Meffan | Data not to scale

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meffan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meffan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meffan

Passenger Lists

There are 239 immigration records available for the last name Meffan. 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.

View all Meffan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Meffan. For the veterans among your Meffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meffan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meffan family history

Discover More

What is the average Meffan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meffan in 1965 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meffan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meffan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meffan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial