This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Magingan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Magingan Family History

Magingan 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: Mangan, Magnan, Madigan, Maginn, Mannan, Radigan, Mangano, Makinen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Magingan family from?

You can see how Magingan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magingan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Magingan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Magingan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magingan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Magingan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magingan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1861
  • 1881
  • 1891
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Magingan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Magingan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magingan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Magingan

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Magingan. 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.

View all Magingan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Magingan. For the veterans among your Magingan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Magingan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Magingan family history

Discover More

What is the average Magingan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magingan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magingan

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Magingan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial