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Meegan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Meehan .

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


Similar surnames: Megan, Mehan, Meighan, Meenan, Mehegan, Deegan, Mogan, Geagan, Cregan

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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 1911 there were 8 Meegan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meegan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meegan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meegan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meegan. 24% of Meegan men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Meegan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meegan were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
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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 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 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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