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Megahey Family History

Megahey Surname Meaning

from Mag Eachaidh see McCaughey.

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


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Where is the Megahey family from?

You can see how Megahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megahey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Megahey families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Megahey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Megahey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Megahey families in 1891.
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What did your Megahey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Megahey. 100% of Megahey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Megahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megahey 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Megahey. 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 88 military records available for the last name Megahey. For the veterans among your Megahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megahey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Megahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Megahey in 1962 was 66, and 45 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megahey 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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