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Megla Family History

Megla 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: Mega, Mella, Megna, Meola, Mehle, Mula, Mehta, Vela, Melle, Melia

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Where is the Megla family from?

You can see how Megla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Megla family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Megla's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Megla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megla 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 78 census records available for the last name Megla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megla 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Megla. 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 35 military records available for the last name Megla. For the veterans among your Megla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Megla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Megla in 1968 was 92, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megla 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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