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Megia Family History

Megia Surname Meaning

Spanish (Megía): variant of Mejía (see Mejia).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Megia family from?

You can see how Megia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Megia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Megia family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Megia's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Megia families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megia 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 Megia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Megia. 36% of Megia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Megia women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Labor
    22%
  • Section Hand
    15%
  • Picker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Megia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Megia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megia 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Megia. 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 55 military records available for the last name Megia. For the veterans among your Megia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megia lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Megia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Megia in 1942 was 36, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megia 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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