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Megener Family History

Megener 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: Degener, Wegener, Metzner, Messner, Regner, Egner, Hegner, Gegner

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What did your Megener ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Megener. 100% of Megener men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Megener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megener 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Megener. 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 Megener. For the veterans among your Megener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megener lifespan?

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