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Magwigan Family History

Magwigan 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: Mcguigan, Madigan, Mangan, Radigan, Magnan, Merrigan, Magin, Gavigan

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Where is the Magwigan family from?

You can see how Magwigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magwigan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Magwigan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magwigan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Magwigan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Magwigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magwigan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Magwigan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Magwigan. For the veterans among your Magwigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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