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Meggison Family History

Meggison Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Durham):: usually a variant of Megson a name meaning ‘son of Megg’ a short form of Margery or Margaret.

shortened form of Meggotson ‘son of Meggot’;

see Meggett.

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


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Where is the Meggison family from?

You can see how Meggison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meggison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Meggison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Meggison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meggison families in 1891.
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What did your Meggison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meggison. 43% of Meggison men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 88% of Meggison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meggison were Aero Engine Fitter and Retired.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    43%
  • Foyboatman Heavy Worker
    29%
  • Aero Engine Fitter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Daily Help
    7%
  • Retired
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meggison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggison 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Meggison. 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 493 military records available for the last name Meggison. For the veterans among your Meggison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggison lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Meggison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meggison in 1953 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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