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Magginnis Family History

Magginnis 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: Maginnis, Mcginnis, Magennis, Macinnis, Mcinnis, Miggins, Mannis

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Where is the Magginnis family from?

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

There are 227 census records available for the last name Magginnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magginnis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Magginnis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Magginnis. For the veterans among your Magginnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magginnis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Magginnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Magginnis in 1975 was 77, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magginnis 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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