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Megginson Family History

Megginson Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Durham): variant of Meggison with intrusive -n-. Compare Mixon.

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


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Where is the Megginson family from?

You can see how Megginson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megginson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Megginson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Megginson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Megginson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Megginson families in 1891.
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What did your Megginson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Megginson. 64% of Megginson men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Megginson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Megginson were General Labourer and Wife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Wife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Megginson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megginson 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Megginson. 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 838 military records available for the last name Megginson. For the veterans among your Megginson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megginson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Megginson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Megginson in 1949 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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