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Meighan Family History

Meighan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Meehan

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meighan family from?

You can see how Meighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meighan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meighan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Meighan families living in Durham. This was about 27% of all the recorded Meighan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Meighan families in 1891.
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What did your Meighan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meighan. 100% of Meighan men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Meighan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Shop Asst Grocery
    8%

What Meighan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Meighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meighan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meighan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meighan. For the veterans among your Meighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meighan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Meighan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meighan in 1952 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meighan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meighan 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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