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Megenedy Family History

Megenedy 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: Melendy, Feeney, Merenda, Mcgeeney, Mcenery, Kennedy, Deeney, Keeney

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Where is the Megenedy family from?

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

What did your Megenedy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Megenedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megenedy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Megenedy. 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 Megenedy. For the veterans among your Megenedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megenedy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Megenedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Megenedy in 1967 was 80, and 75 in 2002.

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