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Megarry Family History

Megarry Surname Meaning

from Mag Fhearadhaigh see McGarry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Megarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megarry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Megarry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Megarry families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Megarry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Megarry families in 1891.
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There are 965 census records available for the last name Megarry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megarry 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Megarry. 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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There are 120 military records available for the last name Megarry. For the veterans among your Megarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megarry lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Megarry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Megarry in 1956 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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