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Mcmeehan Family History

Mcmeehan Surname Meaning

from Mac Miadhacháin see McMeekin and compare Meehan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mcmeehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmeehan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmeehan families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 16 Mcmeehan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcmeehan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcmeehan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Mcmeehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmeehan 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Mcmeehan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mcmeehan. For the veterans among your Mcmeehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmeehan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Mcmeehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcmeehan in 1966 was 66, and 83 in 1985.

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