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Megan Family History

Megan Surname Meaning

Irish:: with the stress on the second syllable this is a possible variant of McGahan. variant of McGann.

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


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Where is the Megan family from?

You can see how Megan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Megan families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Megan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Megan families in 1891.
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What did your Megan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Megan. 100% of Megan men worked as a Railway Porter and 74% of Megan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Railway Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Megan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megan 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 Megan. 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 760 military records available for the last name Megan. For the veterans among your Megan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Megan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Megan in 1966 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megan 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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