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Megee Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Magee .

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


Similar surnames: Magee, Algee, Mcfee, Mcghee, Mcgee, Mager, Bebee, Menze, Segel, Mcree

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Where is the Megee family from?

You can see how Megee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Megee families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Megee's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Megee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Megee. 26% of Megee men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Megee women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Megee were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Megee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megee 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Megee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Megee. For the veterans among your Megee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megee lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Megee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Megee in 1947 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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