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Maguin Family History

Maguin 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: Magin, Magnin, Martin, Main, Marin, Maslin, Maggio, Malin, Makin

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Where is the Maguin family from?

You can see how Maguin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maguin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maguin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Maguin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maguin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maguin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maguin 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 Maguin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maguin. 100% of Maguin 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Maguin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maguin 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Maguin. 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 212 military records available for the last name Maguin. For the veterans among your Maguin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maguin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Maguin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maguin in 1966 was 82, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maguin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maguin 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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