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Megg Family History

Megg 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: Meng, Pegg, Mega, Hegg, Legg, Mogg, Meggs, Begg, Kegg, Gegg

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Where is the Megg family from?

You can see how Megg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Megg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Megg families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Megg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Megg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megg 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 293 census records available for the last name Megg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megg 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Megg. 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 35 military records available for the last name Megg. For the veterans among your Megg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megg lifespan?

Average Megg life expectancy in 1977 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megg 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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