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Megis Family History

Megis 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: Melis, Meis, Regis, Meggs, Reis, Lewis, Mei, Melin, Melia, Manis

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Where is the Megis family from?

You can see how Megis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Megis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Megis family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Megis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Megis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megis 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 162 census records available for the last name Megis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megis 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Megis. 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 41 military records available for the last name Megis. For the veterans among your Megis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Megis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Megis in 1977 was 25, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megis 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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