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Magginson Family History

Magginson 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: Megginson, Martinson, Higginson, Meggison, Mattinson, Makinson

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Where is the Magginson family from?

You can see how Magginson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magginson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magginson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Magginson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magginson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Magginson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magginson 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 Magginson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magginson. 100% of Magginson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Magginson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Magginson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magginson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Magginson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Magginson. For the veterans among your Magginson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magginson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Magginson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magginson in 1971 was 66, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magginson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magginson 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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