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Mega Family History

Mega Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from Greek megas ‘big’.

East German: nickname from German dialect mege ‘goat’.

Greek: feminine (and possibly also American shortened) form of Megas.

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


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Where is the Mega family from?

You can see how Mega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mega family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mega families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mega's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mega families in 1891.
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What did your Mega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mega. 58% of Mega men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mega women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mega were Insurance Agent and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Insurance Agent
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mega 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Mega. 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 492 military records available for the last name Mega. For the veterans among your Mega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mega lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mega in 1943 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mega 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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