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Meger Family History

Meger Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German mager meger ‘lean thin’. This surname is also found in Poland.

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


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Where is the Meger family from?

You can see how Meger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Meger families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Meger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meger families in 1891.
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What did your Meger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meger. 100% of Meger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    100%

What Meger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Meger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meger 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Meger. 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 694 military records available for the last name Meger. For the veterans among your Meger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meger in 1965 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meger 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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