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Megall Family History

Megall 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: Mehall, Legall, Segall, Megill, Gall, Regal, Mcgill, Segale, Megan

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Where is the Megall family from?

You can see how Megall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Megall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Megall families living in Arkansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Megall's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Megall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Megall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megall 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Megall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Megall. For the veterans among your Megall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megall lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Megall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Megall in 1979 was 67, and 86 in 1998.

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