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Megles Family History

Megles 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: Miles, Melis, Mehle, Medley, Melle, Medler, Mewes, Mellis, Begley

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Where is the Megles family from?

You can see how Megles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Megles families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Megles families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Megles's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Megles families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megles 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 Megles ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Megles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megles 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Megles. 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 39 military records available for the last name Megles. For the veterans among your Megles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megles lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Megles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Megles in 1972 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megles 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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