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Meghen Family History

Meghen 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: Meighen, Meehan, Eggen, Methven, Regen, Megan, Megahan, Mogen, Heggen

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Where is the Meghen family from?

You can see how Meghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meghen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meghen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Meghen families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Meghen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Meghen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meghen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Meghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meghen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Meghen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meghen. For the veterans among your Meghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meghen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Meghen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meghen in 1977 was 81, and 95 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meghen 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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