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Magum Family History

Magum 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: Marum, Mangum, Magrum, Baum, Mogul, Magnus, Ranum, Narum, Mau, Maul

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Where is the Magum family from?

You can see how Magum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Magum family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Magum's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Magum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magum 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 240 census records available for the last name Magum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magum 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Magum. 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 21 military records available for the last name Magum. For the veterans among your Magum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magum lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Magum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Magum in 1985 was 80, and 17 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magum 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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