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Magorian Family History

Magorian 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: Magarian, Marian, Agopian, Hagopian, Margosian, Magowan, Adrian

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Where is the Magorian family from?

You can see how Magorian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magorian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Magorian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Magorian families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magorian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magorian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magorian 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 Magorian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magorian. 50% of Magorian men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Magorian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Magorian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magorian 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Magorian. 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 123 military records available for the last name Magorian. For the veterans among your Magorian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magorian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Magorian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magorian in 1962 was 77, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magorian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magorian 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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