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Meighan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Meehan

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


Similar surnames: Meehan, Mcgahan, Monahan, Deignan, Megan, Relihan, Keigher, Feehan

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Where is the Meighan family from?

You can see how Meighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meighan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meighan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Meighan families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Meighan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meighan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meighan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meighan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meighan. 34% of Meighan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Meighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meighan 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 Meighan. 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 Meighan. For the veterans among your Meighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meighan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Meighan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meighan in 1952 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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