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Meggelin Family History

Meggelin 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: Melin, Mergel, Mengel, Merlin, Bergevin, Marcelin, Eggen, Medlin

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Where is the Meggelin family from?

You can see how Meggelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meggelin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meggelin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meggelin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Meggelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggelin 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 Meggelin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Meggelin. For the veterans among your Meggelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggelin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Meggelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meggelin in 1976 was 64, and 70 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meggelin 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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