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Megantz Family History

Megantz 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: Megan, Marantz, Gantz, Mantz, Mentz, Merante, Metz, Gant, Morant

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Where is the Megantz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megantz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Megantz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Megantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megantz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Megantz. 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 Megantz. For the veterans among your Megantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megantz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Megantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Megantz in 1978 was 92, and 82 in 2001.

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