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Megee Family History

Megee Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Magee.

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


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Where is the Megee family from?

You can see how Megee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Megee families living in Durham. This was about 22% of all the recorded Megee's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Megee families in 1891.
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What did your Megee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Megee. 100% of Megee 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Megee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megee 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Megee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Megee. For the veterans among your Megee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megee lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Megee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Megee in 1947 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megee 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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