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Megli Family History

Megli 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: Meli, Egli, Meglio, Merli, Meoli, Meili, Mei, Melis, Mehle, Melin

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Where is the Megli family from?

You can see how Megli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Megli families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Megli's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Megli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megli. 40% of Megli men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Megli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megli 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Megli. 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 33 military records available for the last name Megli. For the veterans among your Megli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Megli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Megli in 1963 was 27, and 70 in 2003.

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