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Mceachearn Family History

Mceachearn 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: Mceachern, Maceachern, Mceachran, Mceachen, Mceachin, Mccathern

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Where is the Mceachearn family from?

You can see how Mceachearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceachearn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mceachearn families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 16 Mceachearn families living in Argyll. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mceachearn's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mceachearn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mceachearn 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 236 census records available for the last name Mceachearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceachearn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mceachearn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mceachearn. For the veterans among your Mceachearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceachearn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Mceachearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mceachearn in 1974 was 72, and 74 in 1992.

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