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Megin Family History

Megin 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: Melin, Merin, Mein, Megan, Magin, Begin, Medin, Min, Main, Marin

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Where is the Megin family from?

You can see how Megin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Megin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Megin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Megin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Megin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Megin. 34% of Megin men 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
    34%
  • Printer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Megin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Megin. 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 114 military records available for the last name Megin. For the veterans among your Megin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Megin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Megin in 1964 was 50, and 87 in 2003.

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