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Maggit Family History

Maggit 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: Maggio, Maggi, Magin, Maglio, Jaggi, Maggs, Mangin, Saggio, Magri

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Where is the Maggit family from?

You can see how Maggit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maggit families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Maggit family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maggit's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maggit families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggit 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 Maggit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maggit. 60% of Maggit men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Maggit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Maggit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggit 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Maggit. 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 14 military records available for the last name Maggit. For the veterans among your Maggit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggit lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Maggit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Maggit in 1970 was 36, and 37 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggit 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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