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Maggette Family History

Maggette 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: Margetts, Majette, Malette, Meggett, Mayette, Marzette, Marlette

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Where is the Maggette family from?

You can see how Maggette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maggette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Maggette family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Maggette's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Maggette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggette 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 Maggette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maggette. 82% of Maggette men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maggette women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    82%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Maggette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Maggette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggette 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Maggette. 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 19 military records available for the last name Maggette. For the veterans among your Maggette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggette lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Maggette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maggette in 1961 was 33, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maggette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggette 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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