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Maggor Family History

Maggor 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: Major, Magyar, Maggio, Mayor, Jagger, Manger, Mauger, Agnor, Mager

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Where is the Maggor family from?

You can see how Maggor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maggor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 5 Maggor families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maggor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maggor families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maggor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Maggor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggor 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Maggor. 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 9 military records available for the last name Maggor. For the veterans among your Maggor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggor lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Maggor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maggor in 1990 was 62, and 76 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggor 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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