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Meggert Family History

Meggert 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: Meggett, Meggers, Eggert, Maggert, Egger, Egert, Leggett, Menger

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Where is the Meggert family from?

You can see how Meggert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meggert families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Meggert families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meggert's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Meggert families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggert 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 64 census records available for the last name Meggert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggert 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Meggert. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meggert. For the veterans among your Meggert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Meggert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meggert in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meggert 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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