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Magain Family History

Magain 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: Magin, Magan, Ragain, Magann, Magnin, Martin, Main, Marin, Maslin

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Where is the Magain family from?

You can see how Magain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Magain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Magain family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Magain's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Magain families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Magain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magain 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Magain. 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 12 military records available for the last name Magain. For the veterans among your Magain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magain 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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