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Origins of the Meachen surname

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About the Meachens

We have a total number of 2140 records for people with the last name Meachen.

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Where do most Meachens live?

In 1921, most Meachens lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Meachens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,960 records for the Meachen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Meachens most likely to marry?

Harts

&

Wards

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Meachens.

What are the most common Meachen first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Meachen family members

Common jobs for Meachens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Meachens in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Laundress

7

General Servant Domestic

5

Housekeeper

5

Living On Own Means

4

Common Male occupations for Meachens in 1921
Farmer

18

Carpenter

15

Farm Labourer

15

Coal Miner

7

General Labourer

7

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