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Meechin Family History

Meechin 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: Meehan, Minchin, Machin, Beeching, Mceachin, Melchi, Meech, Melching

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Where is the Meechin family from?

You can see how Meechin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meechin family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Meechin families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 3 Meechin families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Meechin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Meechin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meechin 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 Meechin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meechin. 100% of Meechin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meechin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Meechin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meechin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Meechin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meechin. For the veterans among your Meechin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meechin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Meechin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meechin in 1981 was 78, and 88 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meechin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meechin 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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