This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Magam family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Magam Family History

Magam 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: Maga, Magan, Magar, Magas, Magat, Magaw, Maxam, Alam, Magyar, Adam

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Magam family from?

You can see how Magam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Magam families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magam's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Magam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Magam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Magam

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Magam. 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.

View all Magam immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Magam. For the veterans among your Magam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Magam military records

You've only scratched the surface of Magam family history

Discover More

What is the average Magam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magam 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magam

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Magam family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial