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Megens Family History

Megens 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: Mergens, Means, Mewes, Melena, Regen, Megan, Mearns, Menges, Meyers

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Where is the Megens family from?

You can see how Megens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Megens families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Megens families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Megens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Megens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megens 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 93 census records available for the last name Megens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megens 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Megens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Megens. For the veterans among your Megens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megens lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Megens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Megens in 1975 was 64, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megens 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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