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Maginley Family History

Maginley 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: Mcginley, Manley, Magley, Mckinley, Mailey, Ginley, Ainley, Hainley

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Where is the Maginley family from?

You can see how Maginley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maginley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maginley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Maginley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maginley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maginley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maginley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maginley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maginley. 100% of Maginley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maginley women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Maginley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maginley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maginley 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Maginley. 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 140 military records available for the last name Maginley. For the veterans among your Maginley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maginley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maginley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Maginley in 1962 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maginley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maginley 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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