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Megson Family History

Megson Surname Meaning

‘son of Megg’ a short form of Margery or Margaret.

It is interchangeable with the synonymous Magson as in John Magson 1659 David Megson 1724 in IGI (Luddenden WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Megson family from?

You can see how Megson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Megson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 329 Megson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Megson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Megson families in 1891.
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What did your Megson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Megson. 34% of Megson men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Megson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Megson were Coal Face Miner and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Locomotive Erector
    14%
  • Coal Face Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Megson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megson 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Megson. 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 587 military records available for the last name Megson. For the veterans among your Megson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Megson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Megson in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megson 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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