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Meggenson Family History

Meggenson 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: Megginson, Jergenson, Meggison, Margeson, Engelson, Ellenson

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Where is the Meggenson family from?

You can see how Meggenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meggenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Meggenson families living in Alabama. This was about 87% of all the recorded Meggenson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Meggenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggenson 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 Meggenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meggenson. 100% of Meggenson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Meggenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggenson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meggenson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meggenson. For the veterans among your Meggenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggenson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meggenson

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