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Migett Family History

Migett 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: Minett, Midgett, Liggett, Minette, Rivett, Kivett, Millett, Meggett

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Where is the Migett family from?

You can see how Migett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Migett families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Migett's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Migett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migett 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 104 census records available for the last name Migett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Migett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Migett. For the veterans among your Migett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migett 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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