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Megill Family History

Megill Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGill. This form of the surname is not found in Ireland and is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Megill family from?

You can see how Megill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Megill families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Megill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Megill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megill 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 Megill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Megill. 16% of Megill men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Megill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Megill were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Megill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Megill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megill 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Megill. 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 948 military records available for the last name Megill. For the veterans among your Megill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Megill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Megill in 1956 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megill 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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