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Magun Family History

Magun 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, Magan, Sagun, Magoun, Maun, Hagen, Mun, Main, Mann, Man

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Where is the Magun family from?

You can see how Magun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Magun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Magun families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Magun's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Magun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magun 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 Magun ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Magun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Magun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magun 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Magun. 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 26 military records available for the last name Magun. For the veterans among your Magun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magun lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Magun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Magun in 1965 was 51, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magun 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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