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Megalis Family History

Megalis Surname 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: Melis, Mellis, Malis, Mehalic, Meglio, Meals, Medaris, Regalia

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Where is the Megalis family from?

You can see how Megalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Megalis family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Megalis's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Megalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Megalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megalis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Megalis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Megalis. For the veterans among your Megalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megalis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Megalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Megalis in 1980 was 39, and 98 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megalis 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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