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Maggitt Family History

Maggitt 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: Meggitt, Maggio, Mabbitt, Maggi, Meggett, Baggett, Baggott, Leggitt

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Where is the Maggitt family from?

You can see how Maggitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maggitt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Maggitt families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maggitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maggitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Maggitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggitt 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Maggitt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Maggitt. For the veterans among your Maggitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggitt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Maggitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Maggitt in 1971 was 63, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggitt 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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