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Megary Family History

Megary 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: Mcgary, Merry, Geary, Legard, Melgar, Megan, Deary, Mega, Mery

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Where is the Megary family from?

You can see how Megary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Megary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Megary families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Megary's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Megary families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megary 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 Megary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megary. 43% of Megary men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Megary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Megary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megary 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Megary. 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 233 military records available for the last name Megary. For the veterans among your Megary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Megary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Megary in 1962 was 66, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megary 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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