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Megna Family History

Megna Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a shortened form of Omegna in Novara province.

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


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Where is the Megna family from?

You can see how Megna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Megna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Megna families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Megna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Megna families in 1920.
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What did your Megna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Megna. 27% of Megna men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Megna women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Megna were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Barber
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Megna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Megna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megna 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Megna. 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 482 military records available for the last name Megna. For the veterans among your Megna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megna lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Megna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Megna in 1957 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megna 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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