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Megeath Family History

Megeath 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: Mcgrath, Mcgath, Meath, Magrath, Mcbeath, Heath, Keinath, Egert

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Where is the Megeath family from?

You can see how Megeath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megeath family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Megeath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Megeath families living in Alberta. This was about 35% of all the recorded Megeath's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Megeath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megeath 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 Megeath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megeath. 60% of Megeath 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Megeath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Megeath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megeath 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Megeath. 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 73 military records available for the last name Megeath. For the veterans among your Megeath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megeath lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Megeath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Megeath in 1961 was 62, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megeath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megeath 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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