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Meges Family History

Meges 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: Mewes, Menges, Meger, Mees, Meggs, Mages, Megee, Merges, Miles, Moses

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Where is the Meges family from?

You can see how Meges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meges families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Meges families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Meges's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Meges families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meges 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 153 census records available for the last name Meges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meges 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Meges. 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 Meges. For the veterans among your Meges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meges lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Meges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meges in 1966 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meges 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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