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Megowen Family History

Megowen 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: Mcgowen, Mcgowan, Gowen, Mcowen, Mowen, Mcgowin, Mcgown, Mckowen

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Where is the Megowen family from?

You can see how Megowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megowen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megowen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Megowen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Megowen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Megowen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megowen 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 260 census records available for the last name Megowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megowen 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Megowen. 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 45 military records available for the last name Megowen. For the veterans among your Megowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megowen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Megowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Megowen in 1963 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megowen 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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