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Megliss Family History

Megliss 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: Melis, Mellis, Mellish, Meglio, Meiss, Euliss, Melius, Mellies

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Where is the Megliss family from?

You can see how Megliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megliss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Megliss family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Megliss's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Megliss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Megliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megliss 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Megliss. 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 31 military records available for the last name Megliss. For the veterans among your Megliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megliss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Megliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Megliss in 1966 was 76, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megliss 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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