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Megnin Family History

Megnin 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: Magnin, Melin, Merlin, Magnan, Merin, Menon, Mein, Melvin, Megan

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Where is the Megnin family from?

You can see how Megnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megnin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Megnin families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Megnin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Megnin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megnin 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 Megnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Megnin. 100% of Megnin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Megnin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Megnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megnin 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Megnin. 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 85 military records available for the last name Megnin. For the veterans among your Megnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megnin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Megnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Megnin in 1965 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megnin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megnin 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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