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Meggitt Family History

Meggitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Meggett.

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


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Where is the Meggitt family from?

You can see how Meggitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meggitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Meggitt families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Meggitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meggitt families in 1911.
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What did your Meggitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meggitt. 100% of Meggitt 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meggitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Meggitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggitt 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Meggitt. 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 517 military records available for the last name Meggitt. For the veterans among your Meggitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meggitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meggitt in 1962 was 74, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meggitt 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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