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Meghy Family History

Meghy 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: Merry, Mech, Mehl, Meloy, Megan, Mercy, Mega, Mery, Melby, Meth

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Where is the Meghy family from?

You can see how Meghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meghy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meghy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Meghy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meghy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Meghy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meghy 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 11 census records available for the last name Meghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meghy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meghy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meghy. For the veterans among your Meghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meghy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meghy 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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