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Meggas Family History

Meggas 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: Meggs, Melgar, Mestas, Meas, Megan, Mega, Menges, Mangas, Regas

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Where is the Meggas family from?

You can see how Meggas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meggas families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meggas's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meggas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meggas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Meggas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meggas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Meggas. For the veterans among your Meggas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggas lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Meggas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meggas in 1982 was 55, and 94 in 1993.

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