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Migget Family History

Migget 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: Millet, Liggett, Digges, Figge, Minge, Tigges, Mingee, Bigger

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Where is the Migget family from?

You can see how Migget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migget family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Migget families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Migget family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Migget's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Migget families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migget surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Migget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migget 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Migget. 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 1 military records available for the last name Migget. For the veterans among your Migget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migget lifespan?

Average Migget life expectancy in 1977 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migget 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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