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Meggerson Family History

Meggerson 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: Meggers, Segerson, Bergerson, Helgerson, Meggison, Meyerson

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Where is the Meggerson family from?

You can see how Meggerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meggerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Meggerson families living in Manitoba. This was about 52% of all the recorded Meggerson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Meggerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meggerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meggerson. 50% of Meggerson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meggerson women worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Meggerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Meggerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggerson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Meggerson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Meggerson. For the veterans among your Meggerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggerson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Meggerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meggerson in 1969 was 43, and 88 in 2000.

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