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Meagher Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Meager, Keigher, Maher, Mayher, Beacher, Meaker, Mcateer, Leaver

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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 1911 there were 135 Meagher families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Meagher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meagher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meagher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meagher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Meagher. 37% of Meagher men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Meagher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meagher were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Fisherman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Student
    20%
  • Tailoress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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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 Canada, 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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