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Megines Family History

Megines 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: Mines, Maines, Marines, Meinen, Gines, Meints, Meinel, Meline, Meine

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Where is the Megines family from?

You can see how Megines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megines family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Megines families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Megines's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Megines families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megines 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 104 census records available for the last name Megines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megines 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Megines. 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 116 military records available for the last name Megines. For the veterans among your Megines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megines lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Megines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Megines in 1978 was 69, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megines 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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