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Meggett Family History

Meggett Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Meggot a diminutive of Megg (a short form of Margery or Margaret).

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Scottish: habitational name from Megget in the parish of Yarrow Selkirkshire.

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


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Where is the Meggett family from?

You can see how Meggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meggett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Meggett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Meggett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Meggett families in 1891.
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What did your Meggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meggett. 100% of Meggett 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Meggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggett 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Meggett. 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 186 military records available for the last name Meggett. For the veterans among your Meggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Meggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meggett in 1959 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meggett 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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