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Meigs Name Meaning

English: variant of Meggs .

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


Similar surnames: Meiggs, Mews, Meis, Neils, Meggs, Reigh, Peggs, Meads, Meins, Meers

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Where is the Meigs family from?

You can see how Meigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meigs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meigs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Meigs families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Meigs's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meigs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meigs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meigs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meigs. 17% of Meigs men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Meigs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meigs were Farm Operator and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Meigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meigs 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meigs. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Meigs. For the veterans among your Meigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meigs lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Meigs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meigs in 1947 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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