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Maguffin Family History

Maguffin 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: Mcguffin, Magoffin, Mcgiffin, Mcgaffin, Guffin, Mcguffie, Maudlin

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Where is the Maguffin family from?

You can see how Maguffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maguffin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maguffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Maguffin families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maguffin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Maguffin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maguffin 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 136 census records available for the last name Maguffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maguffin 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 Maguffin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Maguffin. For the veterans among your Maguffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maguffin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Maguffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maguffin in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maguffin 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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