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Meginley Family History

Meginley 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: Mcginley, Mckinley, Ginley, Manley, Henley, Medley, Mckinney, Begley

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Where is the Meginley family from?

You can see how Meginley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meginley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meginley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Meginley families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meginley's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Meginley families in 1851.
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What did your Meginley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meginley. 100% of Meginley men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Meginley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Meginley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meginley 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Meginley. 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 111 military records available for the last name Meginley. For the veterans among your Meginley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meginley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meginley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meginley in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meginley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meginley 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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