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Meharg Family History

Meharg Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gille Chairge (see McHarg ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcharg, Mchargue, Meara, Mohar, Mehan, Mahar, Mahan, Hearn, Ehart

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Where is the Meharg family from?

You can see how Meharg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meharg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meharg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Meharg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meharg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meharg families in 1911.
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What did your Meharg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Meharg. 60% of Meharg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meharg women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Agent
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meharg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meharg 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Meharg. 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 752 military records available for the last name Meharg. For the veterans among your Meharg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meharg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Meharg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meharg in 1947 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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