This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Megonnell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Megonnell Family History

Megonnell 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: Fennell, Mcconnell, O'connell, Gunnell, Tennell, O'donnell, Gonnella

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Megonnell family from?

You can see how Megonnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megonnell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megonnell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Megonnell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Megonnell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Megonnell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megonnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Megonnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megonnell. 50% of Megonnell men worked as an Attendant.

View Census Data for Megonnell | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Megonnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Megonnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megonnell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Megonnell

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Megonnell. 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.

View all Megonnell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Megonnell. For the veterans among your Megonnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Megonnell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Megonnell family history

Discover More

What is the average Megonnell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Megonnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Megonnell in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megonnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megonnell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Megonnell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial