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Mahgan Family History

Mahgan 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: Mangan, Mahan, Magan, Mohan, Rahman, Fagan, Madan, Gahan, Mannan

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Where is the Mahgan family from?

You can see how Mahgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahgan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahgan family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahgan's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mahgan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahgan 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 19 census records available for the last name Mahgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahgan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mahgan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mahgan. For the veterans among your Mahgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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