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Maginess Family History

Maginess Surname Meaning

from Mag Aonghuis see McGuinness.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maginess family from?

You can see how Maginess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maginess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maginess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Maginess families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Maginess's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maginess families in 1891.
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What did your Maginess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maginess. 100% of Maginess women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Maginess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maginess 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Maginess. 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 100 military records available for the last name Maginess. For the veterans among your Maginess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maginess lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Maginess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maginess in 1973 was 71, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maginess 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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