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Magon Family History

Magon Surname Meaning

see Magan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Magon family from?

You can see how Magon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Magon families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Magon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magon. 100% of Magon 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Magon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magon 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Magon. 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 383 military records available for the last name Magon. For the veterans among your Magon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Magon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Magon in 1963 was 48, and 84 in 2003.

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