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Magnill Family History

Magnill 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: Magill, Mcgill, Bagnall, Madill, Manwill, Mancill, Marnell, Magnin

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Where is the Magnill family from?

You can see how Magnill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magnill family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnill's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Magnill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnill 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 18 census records available for the last name Magnill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Magnill. 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 1 military records available for the last name Magnill. For the veterans among your Magnill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnill 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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