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Megy Family History

Megy 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: Mega, Mery, Meny, Mey, May, Meng, Rey, Mei, Metz, Merry

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Where is the Megy family from?

You can see how Megy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Megy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Megy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Megy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Megy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Megy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megy 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Megy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Megy. For the veterans among your Megy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Megy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Megy in 1978 was 79, and 72 in 1999.

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