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Megison Family History

Megison 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: Meggison, Melson, Maison, Merson, Lewison, Nerison, Denison, Emison

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Where is the Megison family from?

You can see how Megison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Megison families living in Alabama. This was about 43% of all the recorded Megison's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Megison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megison 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 250 census records available for the last name Megison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megison 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Megison. 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 64 military records available for the last name Megison. For the veterans among your Megison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megison lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Megison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Megison in 1959 was 62, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megison 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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