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Meggs Family History

Meggs Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Megg a pet form of Margaret with either Middle English genitival -s or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Meggs family from?

You can see how Meggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 115 Meggs families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Meggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meggs families in 1891.
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What did your Meggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chimney Sweep and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meggs. 34% of Meggs men worked as a Chimney Sweep and 76% of Meggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meggs were General Labourer and Typist.

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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

  • Chimney Sweep
    34%
  • Haulage Contractor
    17%
  • Lorry Driver
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Munition Viewer
    3%
  • Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Meggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggs 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Meggs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meggs. For the veterans among your Meggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggs lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Meggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meggs in 1950 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meggs 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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