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Maghus Family History

Maghus 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: Magnus, Mathus, Malkus, Maus, Melhus, Matus, Mathur, Eachus, Mehus

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Where is the Maghus family from?

You can see how Maghus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maghus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maghus family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maghus's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Maghus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maghus 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 41 census records available for the last name Maghus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maghus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Maghus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maghus. For the veterans among your Maghus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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