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Meiggs Family History

Meiggs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Meggs.

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


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Where is the Meiggs family from?

You can see how Meiggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meiggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Meiggs families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiggs's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meiggs families in 1911.
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What did your Meiggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meiggs. 34% of Meiggs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meiggs women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Contractor
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Meiggs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meiggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiggs 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Meiggs. 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 258 military records available for the last name Meiggs. For the veterans among your Meiggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiggs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meiggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meiggs in 1962 was 84, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meiggs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiggs 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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