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Where is the Meichan family from?

You can see how Meichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meichan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meichan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 5 Meichan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meichan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meichan families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meichan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Meichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meichan 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Meichan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Meichan. For the veterans among your Meichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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