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Meggie Family History

Meggie 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: Heggie, Maggio, Hegge, Maggi, Reggio, Muegge, Tegge, Leggio, Egge

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Where is the Meggie family from?

You can see how Meggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meggie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 11 Meggie families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Meggie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Meggie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Meggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggie 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Meggie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meggie. For the veterans among your Meggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Meggie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meggie in 1968 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meggie 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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