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Meggins Family History

Meggins 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: Miggins, Heggins, Leggins, Biggins, Higgins, Mergens, Siggins

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Where is the Meggins family from?

You can see how Meggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meggins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Meggins families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meggins's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Meggins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meggins ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Meggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggins 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Meggins. 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 95 military records available for the last name Meggins. For the veterans among your Meggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggins lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Meggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meggins in 1958 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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