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Megaris Family History

Megaris 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: Medaris, Maris, Mesaros, Mearns, Madaris, Garis, Mears, Mcdaris

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Where is the Megaris family from?

You can see how Megaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megaris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Megaris family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Megaris's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Megaris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megaris 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 23 census records available for the last name Megaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megaris 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Megaris. 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 11 military records available for the last name Megaris. For the veterans among your Megaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megaris lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Megaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Megaris in 1971 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megaris 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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