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Megowan Family History

Megowan 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: Mcgowan, Magowan, Gowan, Megan, Megahan, Mccowan, Mcgowin, Mcgowen

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Where is the Megowan family from?

You can see how Megowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megowan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megowan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Megowan families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Megowan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Megowan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megowan 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 Megowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Megowan. 100% of Megowan 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 Megowan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Megowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megowan 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Megowan. 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 140 military records available for the last name Megowan. For the veterans among your Megowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megowan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Megowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Megowan in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megowan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megowan 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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