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Magurk Family History

Magurk 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: Mcgurk, Mark, Mazure, Mauri, Mager, Matura, Mauro, Mcguirk, Maury

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Where is the Magurk family from?

You can see how Magurk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magurk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Magurk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Magurk families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Magurk's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Magurk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magurk 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 324 census records available for the last name Magurk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magurk 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Magurk. 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 Magurk. For the veterans among your Magurk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magurk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Magurk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Magurk in 1965 was 59, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magurk 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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