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Megarah Family History

Megarah 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: Megahan, Mcgarrah, Meara, Melara, March, Maras, Sarah, Dearth, Legard

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Where is the Megarah family from?

You can see how Megarah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megarah family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Megarah family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Megarah's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Megarah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megarah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megarah ancestors do for a living?

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

What Megarah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Megarah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megarah 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 Megarah. 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 9 military records available for the last name Megarah. For the veterans among your Megarah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megarah lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Megarah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Megarah in 1980 was 83, and 86 in 1982.

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