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Megargel Family History

Megargel 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, Marvel, Martel, Mengel, Mangel, Markel, Marcel, Mergen

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Where is the Megargel family from?

You can see how Megargel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megargel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Megargel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Megargel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Megargel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Megargel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megargel 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 Megargel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Megargel. 56% of Megargel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Megargel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Megargel were Nurseryman and Post Office Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Nurseryman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Post Office Clerk
    50%

What Megargel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Megargel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megargel 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Megargel. 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 148 military records available for the last name Megargel. For the veterans among your Megargel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megargel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Megargel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Megargel in 1953 was 58, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megargel 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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