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Megely Family History

Megely 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: Fegely, Mergel, Mengel, Kegel, Hegel, Regel, Magel, Vesely, Medel

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Where is the Megely family from?

You can see how Megely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Megely families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Megely's in USA. New York had the highest population of Megely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megely 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 10 census records available for the last name Megely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megely 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 immigration records available for the last name Megely. 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 1 military records available for the last name Megely. For the veterans among your Megely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megely lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megely 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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