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Meggy Family History

Meggy 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: Meggs, Meng, Merry, Hegge, Meloy, Pegg, Megan, Mercy, Maggi, Mega

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Where is the Meggy family from?

You can see how Meggy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meggy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Meggy families living in London. This was about 11% of all the recorded Meggy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meggy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meggy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meggy. 100% of Meggy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meggy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Meggy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggy 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Meggy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Meggy. For the veterans among your Meggy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1972, in the United States, Meggy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meggy in 1964 was 65, and 84 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meggy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meggy 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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