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Megargell Family History

Megargell 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: Mergel, Zegarelli, Garrell, Martell, Marcell, Marnell, Stargell

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Where is the Megargell family from?

You can see how Megargell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megargell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megargell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Megargell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 96% of all the recorded Megargell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Megargell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megargell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megargell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Megargell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megargell 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 Megargell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Megargell. For the veterans among your Megargell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megargell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Megargell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Megargell in 1971 was 55, and 83 in 2003.

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