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Meghee Family History

Meghee 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: Mcghee, Megee, Mehle, Degree, Meagher, Methe, Meger, Legree, Mcphee

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Where is the Meghee family from?

You can see how Meghee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meghee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Meghee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Meghee families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meghee's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meghee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meghee 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 268 census records available for the last name Meghee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meghee 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meghee. 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 16 military records available for the last name Meghee. For the veterans among your Meghee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meghee lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Meghee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meghee in 1973 was 62, and 64 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meghee 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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