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Magafan Family History

Magafan Surname 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: Magnan, Megahan, Mahajan, Mcgahan, Magan, Magana, Magarian, Manahan

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Where is the Magafan family from?

You can see how Magafan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magafan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magafan family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magafan's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Magafan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magafan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magafan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Artist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magafan. 100% of Magafan women worked as an Artist.

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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

  • Artist
    100%

What Magafan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Magafan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magafan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Magafan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Magafan. For the veterans among your Magafan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magafan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Magafan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Magafan in 1979 was 91, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magafan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magafan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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