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Meighen Family History

Meighen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Meighan itself a variant of Meehan

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


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Where is the Meighen family from?

You can see how Meighen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meighen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meighen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Meighen families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Meighen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Meighen families in 1891.
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What did your Meighen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meighen. 100% of Meighen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meighen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meighen 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Meighen. 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 Meighen. For the veterans among your Meighen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meighen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Meighen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meighen in 1952 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meighen 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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