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Magahan Family History

Magahan 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: Megahan, Mcgahan, Manahan, Magaha, Gahan, Magnan, Monahan, Mahan

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Where is the Magahan family from?

You can see how Magahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Magahan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magahan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Magahan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magahan 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 271 census records available for the last name Magahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magahan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Magahan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Magahan. For the veterans among your Magahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magahan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Magahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Magahan in 1969 was 83, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magahan 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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