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Megrey Family History

Megrey 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: Merry, Medley, Begley, Mercy, Mery, Mourey, Magley, Meuret, Fegley

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Where is the Megrey family from?

You can see how Megrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Megrey families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Megrey families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Megrey's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Megrey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megrey 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 Megrey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Megrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Megrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megrey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Megrey. 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 37 military records available for the last name Megrey. For the veterans among your Megrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Megrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Megrey in 1963 was 68, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megrey 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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