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Meachnan Family History

Meachnan 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: Teachman, Leachman, Machan, Meacham, Mceachran, Mannan, Magnan

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Where is the Meachnan family from?

You can see how Meachnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meachnan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Meachnan families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Meachnan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Meachnan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Meachnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meachnan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meachnan. 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 Meachnan. For the veterans among your Meachnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meachnan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meachnan

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