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Maggot Family History

Maggot 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, Mango, Maggi, Margo, Magro, Maggs, Magnon, Fagot, Magat

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Where is the Maggot family from?

You can see how Maggot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maggot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Maggot families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maggot's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Maggot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggot 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 220 census records available for the last name Maggot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggot 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Maggot. 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 40 military records available for the last name Maggot. For the veterans among your Maggot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggot lifespan?

Average Maggot life expectancy in 1993 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggot 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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