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Megchelsen Family History

Megchelsen 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: Michelsen, Michelson, Michaelsen, Mickelsen, Berthelsen, Mitchelson

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Where is the Megchelsen family from?

You can see how Megchelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megchelsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megchelsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Megchelsen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Megchelsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Megchelsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megchelsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Megchelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megchelsen. 100% of Megchelsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Megchelsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Megchelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megchelsen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Megchelsen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Megchelsen. For the veterans among your Megchelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megchelsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Megchelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Megchelsen in 1969 was 83, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megchelsen 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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