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Megell Family History

Megell 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: Megill, Jewell, Gesell, Mergel, Mengel, Sewell, Kegel, Fegely, Mcgill

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Where is the Megell family from?

You can see how Megell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Megell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Megell family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Megell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Megell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Megell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Megell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Megell. For the veterans among your Megell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Megell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Megell in 1970 was 75, and 70 in 1974.

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