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Meggal Family History

Meggal 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: Mergel, Mengel, Melgar, Regal, Mangal, Megan, Mega, Migdal, Sehgal

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Where is the Meggal family from?

You can see how Meggal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meggal families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Meggal families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meggal's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Meggal families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Meggal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggal 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 Meggal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meggal. For the veterans among your Meggal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggal lifespan?

Average Meggal life expectancy in 1992 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meggal 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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