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Megason Family History

Megason Name 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: Meason, Melson, Merson, Mason, Megan, Megahan, Eason, Beason, Neason

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Where is the Megason family from?

You can see how Megason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megason family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Megason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Megason families living in Texas. This was about 84% of all the recorded Megason's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Megason families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Megason. 50% of Megason men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Megason women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Megason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megason 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Megason. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Megason. For the veterans among your Megason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megason lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Megason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Megason in 1952 was 42, and 99 in 2004.

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