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Mceachren Family History

Mceachren 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: Mceachron, Mceachran, Mceachen, Mceachern, Mceachin, Mccaghren

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Where is the Mceachren family from?

You can see how Mceachren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceachren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mceachren families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 45 Mceachren families living in Argyll. This was about 76% of all the recorded Mceachren's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mceachren families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mceachren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mceachren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mceachren. 29% of Mceachren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mceachren women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Farmers Son
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mceachren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mceachren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceachren 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Mceachren. 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 251 military records available for the last name Mceachren. For the veterans among your Mceachren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceachren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mceachren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mceachren in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mceachren 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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