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Megibben Family History

Megibben 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: Mcgibbon, Mckibben, Wibben, Eiben, Mcgillen, Hibben, Sebben, Gribben

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Where is the Megibben family from?

You can see how Megibben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megibben family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Megibben families living in Kentucky. This was about 82% of all the recorded Megibben's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Megibben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megibben 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 167 census records available for the last name Megibben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megibben 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Megibben. 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 22 military records available for the last name Megibben. For the veterans among your Megibben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megibben lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Megibben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Megibben in 1968 was 65, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megibben 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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