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Megennis Family History

Megennis 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: Magennis, Mcginnis, Maginnis, Dennis, Leventis, Kennis, Tennis

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Where is the Megennis family from?

You can see how Megennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megennis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Megennis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Megennis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Megennis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megennis 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 Megennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Megennis. 100% of Megennis 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 104 census records available for the last name Megennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megennis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Megennis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Megennis. For the veterans among your Megennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megennis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megennis 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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