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Megelin Family History

Megelin 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: Melin, Merlin, Medlin, Medellin, Hagelin, Heglin, Gelin, Eglin

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Where is the Megelin family from?

You can see how Megelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megelin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Megelin families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Megelin's in USA. California had the highest population of Megelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Megelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megelin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Megelin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Megelin. For the veterans among your Megelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megelin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Megelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Megelin in 1967 was 86, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megelin 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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