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Megless Family History

Megless 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: Gless, Meggers, Magness, Miles, Melis, Mehle, Glass, Medley, Melle

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Where is the Megless family from?

You can see how Megless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megless family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Megless family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Megless's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Megless families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megless surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Megless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megless 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Megless. 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 10 military records available for the last name Megless. For the veterans among your Megless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megless lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Megless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Megless in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megless 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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