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Megit Family History

Megit Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mei, Melis, Melin, Meis, Melia, Regis, Merin, Petit, Mein, Melito

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Where is the Megit family from?

You can see how Megit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megit family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Megit family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Megit's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Megit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megit 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 Megit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Megit. 100% of Megit 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%

What Megit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Megit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megit 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Megit. 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 20 military records available for the last name Megit. For the veterans among your Megit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megit lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Megit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Megit in 1993 was 72, and 71 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megit 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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