Megela Family History

Megela Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Mergel, Mengel, Melena, Kegel, Fegely, Hegel, Mega, Regel, Magel, Medel

1,000 record(s) for Megela

593	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
59	Military Records
175	Immigration Records
176	Census and Voter Lists
102	Member Trees

Where is the Megela family from?

You can see how Megela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Megela families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Megela's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Megela families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megela.

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

Clerk

50%

Millwright

50%

What Megela family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 176 census records available for the last name Megela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megela census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 175 immigration records available for the last name Megela. 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.

Military Records

There are 59 military records available for the last name Megela. For the veterans among your Megela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Megela lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Megela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Megela in 1966 was 47, and 87 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.