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Meglich Family History

Meglich 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: Milich, Belich, Redlich, Yelich, Mellish, Gerlich, Malich, Mesich

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Where is the Meglich family from?

You can see how Meglich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meglich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meglich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meglich family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Meglich's in USA. California had the highest population of Meglich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meglich 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 Meglich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meglich. 60% of Meglich men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Meglich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Meglich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meglich 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Meglich. 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 107 military records available for the last name Meglich. For the veterans among your Meglich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meglich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meglich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meglich in 1962 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meglich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meglich 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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