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Malagan Family History

Malagan 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: Malagon, Mclagan, Balaban, Mangan, Malanga, Malara, Madigan, Maltman

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Where is the Malagan family from?

You can see how Malagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Malagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Malagan families living in Northumberland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Malagan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Malagan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malagan 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 114 census records available for the last name Malagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malagan 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Malagan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Malagan. For the veterans among your Malagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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