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Megrew Family History

Megrew 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: Mcgrew, Meuret, Grew, Mulgrew, Degree, Merrow, Mehrer, Meger, Legree

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Where is the Megrew family from?

You can see how Megrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megrew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Megrew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Megrew families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Megrew's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Megrew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Megrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megrew 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Megrew. 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 122 military records available for the last name Megrew. For the veterans among your Megrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megrew lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Megrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Megrew in 1955 was 37, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megrew 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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