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Meager Family History

Meager Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English megre ‘meagre thin lean’ (Anglo-Norman megre Old French maigre meigre).

There may have been some confusion with Magor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meager family from?

You can see how Meager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meager families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 138 Meager families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Meager's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meager families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meager 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 Meager ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meager. 15% of Meager men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Meager women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meager were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Police Constable
    15%
  • Retired
    15%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Meager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meager 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meager. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meager. For the veterans among your Meager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meager lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Meager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meager in 1959 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meager 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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