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Meghan Family History

Meghan 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, Megan, Megahan, Meighan, Mehan, Mcghan, Mohan, Magnan, Degan

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Where is the Meghan family from?

You can see how Meghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Meghan families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meghan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meghan 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 Meghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meghan. 50% of Meghan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Meghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Meghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meghan 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Meghan. 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 59 military records available for the last name Meghan. For the veterans among your Meghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meghan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Meghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meghan in 1982 was 75, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meghan 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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