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Meenan Family History

Meenan Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mianáin ‘descendant of Mianán’ a personal name derived from mian ‘goodwill’.

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


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Where is the Meenan family from?

You can see how Meenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meenan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Meenan families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Meenan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Meenan families in 1911.
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What did your Meenan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meenan. 15% of Meenan men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Meenan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meenan were Mechanic 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meenan 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 Meenan. 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 Meenan. For the veterans among your Meenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meenan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meenan in 1962 was 63, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meenan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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