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Megow Family History

Megow 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: Medow, Mero, Rego, Menon, Mew, Meloy, Megan, Mega, Below, Menor

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Where is the Megow family from?

You can see how Megow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Megow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Megow families living in Essex. This was about 69% of all the recorded Megow's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Megow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megow 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 Megow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megow. 34% of Megow men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

What Megow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Megow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megow 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Megow. 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 130 military records available for the last name Megow. For the veterans among your Megow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Megow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Megow in 1962 was 77, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megow 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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