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Meginn Family History

Meginn 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: Mcginn, Maginn, Melin, Regina, Merin, Ginn, Mein, Merino, Megan

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Where is the Meginn family from?

You can see how Meginn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meginn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meginn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Meginn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meginn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meginn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meginn 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 Meginn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meginn. 100% of Meginn women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Meginn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Meginn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meginn 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Meginn. 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 85 military records available for the last name Meginn. For the veterans among your Meginn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meginn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Meginn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meginn in 1964 was 76, and 57 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meginn 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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