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Megrail Family History

Megrail 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: Mcgrail, Mercil, Mcgrain, Mergel, Merlin, Regal, Merin, Megan, Mega

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Where is the Megrail family from?

You can see how Megrail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megrail family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megrail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Megrail families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Megrail's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Megrail families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megrail 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 Megrail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megrail. 100% of Megrail men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Megrail family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Megrail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megrail 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Megrail. 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 32 military records available for the last name Megrail. For the veterans among your Megrail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megrail lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Megrail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Megrail in 1949 was 45, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megrail 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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