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Meggitt Family History

Meggitt Name Meaning

English: variant of Meggett .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leggitt, Meritt, Merritt, Eggett, Meggett, Jewitt, Fugitt, Maggert

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Where is the Meggitt family from?

You can see how Meggitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meggitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Meggitt families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Meggitt's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Meggitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meggitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meggitt. 42% of Meggitt men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Meggitt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meggitt were Farm Labor and Secretary. .

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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
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Meggitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggitt 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Meggitt. 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 517 military records available for the last name Meggitt. For the veterans among your Meggitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meggitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meggitt in 1962 was 74, and 66 in 2003.

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