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Megias Family History

Megias 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: Mejias, Melis, Elias, Meis, Melia, Regis, Mestas, Meas, Megan, Mega

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Where is the Megias family from?

You can see how Megias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Megias family living in Arizona. This was about 9% of all the recorded Megias's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Megias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megias. 100% of Megias men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Megias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megias 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Megias. 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 Megias. For the veterans among your Megias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megias lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Megias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Megias in 1981 was 91, and 90 in 2003.

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