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Meglin Family History

Meglin 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: Melin, Merlin, Medlin, Heglin, Eglin, Meglio, Mellin, Zeglin, Maslin

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Where is the Meglin family from?

You can see how Meglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meglin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meglin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meglin families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meglin's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Meglin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meglin 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 Meglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meglin. 75% of Meglin 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
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Meglin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Meglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meglin 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Meglin. 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 44 military records available for the last name Meglin. For the veterans among your Meglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meglin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Meglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meglin in 1972 was 78, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meglin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meglin 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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