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Mcmeckan Family History

Mcmeckan Surname Meaning

from Mac Miadhacháin see McMeekin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Mcmeckan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmeckan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmeckan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 37 Mcmeckan families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Mcmeckan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcmeckan families in 1841.
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There are 435 census records available for the last name Mcmeckan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmeckan 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Mcmeckan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcmeckan. For the veterans among your Mcmeckan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmeckan lifespan?

Average Mcmeckan life expectancy in 1993 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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