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Meginess Family History

Meginess 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: Meiners, Mcginness, Magness, Laginess, Mcguiness, Mereness, Meneses

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Where is the Meginess family from?

You can see how Meginess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meginess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meginess families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Meginess family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Meginess's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Meginess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meginess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meginess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meginess. 100% of Meginess women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Meginess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meginess 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meginess. 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 38 military records available for the last name Meginess. For the veterans among your Meginess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meginess lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Meginess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meginess in 1972 was 88, and 73 in 1981.

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