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Megenney Family History

Megenney 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: Mcgeeney, Devenney, Mckenney, Mckinney, Menendez, Melendy, Feeney

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Where is the Megenney family from?

You can see how Megenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megenney family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Megenney family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Megenney's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Megenney families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Megenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megenney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Megenney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Megenney. For the veterans among your Megenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megenney lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Megenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Megenney in 1996 was 89, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megenney 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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