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Megella Family History

Megella 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: Perella, Morella, Manella, Mella, Minella, Merolla, Masella, Musella

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Where is the Megella family from?

You can see how Megella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Megella family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Megella's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Megella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megella 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 47 census records available for the last name Megella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megella 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Megella. 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 20 military records available for the last name Megella. For the veterans among your Megella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megella lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Megella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Megella in 1952 was 48, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megella 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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