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Maginson Family History

Maginson 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: Makinson, Magidson, Maison, Manson, Magnon, Madison, Martinson

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Where is the Maginson family from?

You can see how Maginson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maginson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maginson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Maginson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Maginson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Maginson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maginson 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 184 census records available for the last name Maginson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maginson 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Maginson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Maginson. For the veterans among your Maginson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maginson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maginson 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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