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Magran Family History

Magran 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: Magnan, Maran, Magan, Marin, Magyar, Maras, Fagan, Madan, Safran

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Where is the Magran family from?

You can see how Magran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 3 Magran families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magran's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Magran families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magran 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 Magran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magran. 34% of Magran men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Magran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Magran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magran 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Magran. 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 53 military records available for the last name Magran. For the veterans among your Magran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1972, in the United States, Magran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Magran in 1962 was 68, and 70 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magran 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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