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Meegan Family History

Meegan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Meehan.

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


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Where is the Meegan family from?

You can see how Meegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Meegan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Meegan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meegan families in 1891.
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What did your Meegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meegan. 67% of Meegan men worked as a Bricklayer and 81% of Meegan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meegan were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    67%
  • Lorry Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Meegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meegan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meegan. 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 Meegan. For the veterans among your Meegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meegan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Meegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meegan in 1945 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meegan 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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