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Megraw Family History

Megraw 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: Mcgraw, Megan, Mega, Mccraw, De Graw, Mera, Merrow, Mcgaw, Meraz

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Where is the Megraw family from?

You can see how Megraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megraw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megraw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Megraw families living in Berkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Megraw's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Megraw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megraw 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 Megraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Megraw. 100% of Megraw 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Megraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megraw 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Megraw. 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 355 military records available for the last name Megraw. For the veterans among your Megraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megraw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Megraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Megraw in 1962 was 79, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megraw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megraw 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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