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Megyesi Family History

Megyesi 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: Montesi, Meyer, Mewes, Meese, Keyes, Teresi, Menges, Meyers, Leyes

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Where is the Megyesi family from?

You can see how Megyesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megyesi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Megyesi families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Megyesi's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Megyesi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megyesi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megyesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Megyesi. 72% of Megyesi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Megyesi women worked as a Farm 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Megyesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Megyesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megyesi 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Megyesi. 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 175 military records available for the last name Megyesi. For the veterans among your Megyesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megyesi lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Megyesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Megyesi in 1952 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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