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Megahan Family History

Megahan Surname Meaning

Irish: with the stress on the first syllable this is an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maothagáin ‘descendant of Maothagán’ a derivative of maoth ‘soft’.

With the stress on the second syllable it is a variant of McGahan.

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


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Where is the Megahan family from?

You can see how Megahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megahan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Megahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Megahan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Megahan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Megahan families in 1840.
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What did your Megahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Megahan. 100% of Megahan women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Megahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megahan 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Megahan. 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 354 military records available for the last name Megahan. For the veterans among your Megahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megahan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Megahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Megahan in 1963 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megahan 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.

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