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Megrue Family History

Megrue 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: Begue, Merle, Sugrue, Jerue, Degree, Legree, Grue, Mcgue, Magrum

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Where is the Megrue family from?

You can see how Megrue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megrue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Megrue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Megrue families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Megrue's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Megrue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megrue 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 Megrue ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Megrue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Megrue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megrue 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Megrue. 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 114 military records available for the last name Megrue. For the veterans among your Megrue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megrue lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Megrue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Megrue in 1963 was 83, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megrue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megrue 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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