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Megargey Family History

Megargey 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: Mcgarvey, Mcgarey, Mergel, Marley, Mcgaffey, Mehaffey, Marcey

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Where is the Megargey family from?

You can see how Megargey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megargey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Megargey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Megargey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Megargey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Megargey families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Megargey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megargey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Megargey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Megargey. For the veterans among your Megargey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megargey lifespan?

Average Megargey life expectancy in 1975 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megargey 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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