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Megget Family History

Megget Surname Meaning

see Meggat.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Megget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megget family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megget families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Megget families living in Middlesex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Megget's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Megget families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Megget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megget 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Megget. 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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There are 37 military records available for the last name Megget. For the veterans among your Megget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megget lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Megget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Megget in 1969 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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