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Megaw Family History

Megaw Surname Meaning

from Mag Ádhaimh see McGaw.

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


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Where is the Megaw family from?

You can see how Megaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Megaw families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Megaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Megaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megaw 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 Megaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Megaw. 60% of Megaw women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Megaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Megaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megaw 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Megaw. 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 280 military records available for the last name Megaw. For the veterans among your Megaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Megaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Megaw in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megaw 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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