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Mcmeen Family History

Mcmeen Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: possibly a shortened variant of McMeekin.

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


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Where is the Mcmeen family from?

You can see how Mcmeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmeen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcmeen families living in Cumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcmeen's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcmeen families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcmeen. 72% of Mcmeen men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farming
    29%

What Mcmeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcmeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmeen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Mcmeen. 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 453 military records available for the last name Mcmeen. For the veterans among your Mcmeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmeen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcmeen in 1953 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcmeen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmeen 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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