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Megali Family History

Megali Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Regal, Segale, Megan, Mega, Meli, Egli, Mehalic, Memoli, Mehall

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Where is the Megali family from?

You can see how Megali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megali family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Megali families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Megali's in USA. New York had the highest population of Megali families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megali surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megali ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Megali ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Megali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Megali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megali 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Megali. 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 28 military records available for the last name Megali. For the veterans among your Megali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megali lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Megali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Megali in 1963 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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