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Megargee Family History

Megargee 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: Mergel, Mergen, Mcgarvey, Degree, Garger, Meager, Legare, Legree

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Where is the Megargee family from?

You can see how Megargee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megargee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megargee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Megargee families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Megargee's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Megargee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megargee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Megargee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Megargee. 50% of Megargee men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Megargee women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Megargee were Case Worker and Supervisor.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Case Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Supervisor
    40%

What Megargee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Megargee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megargee 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Megargee. 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 232 military records available for the last name Megargee. For the veterans among your Megargee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megargee lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Megargee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Megargee in 1960 was 60, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megargee 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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