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Meighen Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Meighan itself a variant of Meehan

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


Similar surnames: Meighan, Keigher, Meagher, Deighan, Mcghee, Megee, Meinen, Merchen

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Where is the Meighen family from?

You can see how Meighen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meighen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meighen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Meighen families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Meighen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Meighen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meighen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meighen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Meighen. 43% of Meighen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meighen women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    43%
  • Contractor
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meighen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meighen 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Meighen. 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 Meighen. For the veterans among your Meighen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meighen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Meighen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meighen in 1952 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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