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Megrath Family History

Megrath 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: Mcgrath, Magrath, Mcgath, Meath, Mcelrath, Morath, Erath, Kamrath

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Where is the Megrath family from?

You can see how Megrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Megrath families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Megrath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Megrath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megrath 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 Megrath ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Megrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megrath 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Megrath. 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 125 military records available for the last name Megrath. For the veterans among your Megrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megrath lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Megrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Megrath in 1956 was 51, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megrath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megrath 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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