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Megis Family History

Megis 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: Melis, Meis, Regis, Meggs, Reis, Lewis, Mei, Melin, Melia, Manis

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Where is the Megis family from?

You can see how Megis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Megis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Megis family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Megis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Megis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Megis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megis 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Megis. 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 41 military records available for the last name Megis. For the veterans among your Megis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Megis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Megis in 1977 was 25, and 69 in 1995.

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