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Mageean Family History

Mageean Surname Meaning

from Mac Gaoithín see McGeehan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mageean family from?

You can see how Mageean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mageean family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mageean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mageean families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mageean's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mageean families in 1891.
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What did your Mageean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mageean. 100% of Mageean women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Mageean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mageean 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Mageean. 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 302 military records available for the last name Mageean. For the veterans among your Mageean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mageean lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mageean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mageean in 1964 was 49, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mageean 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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