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Megahen Family History

Megahen 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: Megahan, Megan, Mcgahan, Merchen, Mcmahen, Meighen, Mcgahee, Mcgahey

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Where is the Megahen family from?

You can see how Megahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megahen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Megahen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Megahen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Megahen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Megahen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megahen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Megahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megahen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Megahen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Megahen. For the veterans among your Megahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megahen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Megahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Megahen in 1973 was 70, and 71 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megahen 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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