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Megailey Family History

Megailey 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: Gailey, Mailey, Mcgauley, Mealey, Bailey, Manley, Galley, Medley

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Where is the Megailey family from?

You can see how Megailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megailey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Megailey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Megailey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Megailey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megailey 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 19 census records available for the last name Megailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megailey 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 Megailey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Megailey. For the veterans among your Megailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megailey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Megailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Megailey in 1974 was 90, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megailey 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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