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Meehin Family History

Meehin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meehan, Melin, Merlin, Merin, Mein, Melvin, Medlin, Machin, Meskin

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Where is the Meehin family from?

You can see how Meehin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meehin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meehin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Meehin families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meehin's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Meehin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meehin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meehin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meehin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Meehin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meehin 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Meehin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Meehin. For the veterans among your Meehin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meehin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Meehin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meehin in 1981 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

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