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Meggenberg Family History

Meggenberg 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: Ellenberg, Levenberg, Langenberg, Eisenberg, Hilgenberg, Ehrenberg

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Where is the Meggenberg family from?

You can see how Meggenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Meggenberg families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Meggenberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meggenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meggenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Meggenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggenberg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meggenberg. 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 25 military records available for the last name Meggenberg. For the veterans among your Meggenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Meggenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meggenberg in 1962 was 85, and 67 in 2002.

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