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Meagher Family History

Meagher Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Meachair (see Maher).

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


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Where is the Meagher family from?

You can see how Meagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meagher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meagher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Meagher families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Meagher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meagher families in 1891.
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What did your Meagher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Catholic Priest and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meagher. 25% of Meagher men worked as a Catholic Priest and 88% of Meagher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meagher were Clerk and Factory Worker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Catholic Priest
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Factory Worker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Meagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meagher 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Meagher. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Meagher. For the veterans among your Meagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meagher lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Meagher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meagher in 1944 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meagher 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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