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Meggett Family History

Meggett Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Meggot a diminutive of Megg (a short form of Margery or Margaret). Compare Meggison . Scottish: habitational name from Megget in the parish of Yarrow Selkirkshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eggett, Leggett, Midgett, Huggett, Evett, Liggett, Mengel, Jennett

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Where is the Meggett family from?

You can see how Meggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meggett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Meggett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Meggett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Meggett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meggett. 28% of Meggett men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Meggett women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meggett were Helper and Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggett 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Meggett. 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 186 military records available for the last name Meggett. For the veterans among your Meggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Meggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meggett in 1959 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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