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Megas Family History

Megas Surname Meaning

Greek: nickname from megas ‘big’ or a shortened form of any of the surnames formed with Mega- or Megalo- as a prefix.

For example, Megagiannis and Megalogiannis mean ‘Big John’.

Similarly, Megapanos translates to ‘Big Panos’.

This naming convention highlights the significance of size in Greek culture.

These surnames originate from a combination of personal names and descriptive prefixes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Megas family from?

You can see how Megas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Megas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Megas family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Megas's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Megas families in 1891.
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What did your Megas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Megas. 40% of Megas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Megas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Megas were Bartender and New Worker.

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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
    40%
  • Shoe Shiner
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Bartender
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Megas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Megas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megas 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Megas. 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 146 military records available for the last name Megas. For the veterans among your Megas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Megas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Megas in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megas 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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