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Megay Family History

Megay 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: Megan, Mega, Begay, May, Merry, Gay, Melgar, Demay, Regal, Rega

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Where is the Megay family from?

You can see how Megay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Megay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Megay families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Megay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Megay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Megay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megay 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Megay. 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 27 military records available for the last name Megay. For the veterans among your Megay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Megay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Megay in 1963 was 89, and 89 in 2003.

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