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Magaran Family History

Magaran 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: Magarian, Magnan, Madaras, Maran, Maharaj, Malara, Megahan, Madara

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Where is the Magaran family from?

You can see how Magaran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magaran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magaran family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magaran's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Magaran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magaran 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 32 census records available for the last name Magaran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magaran 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Magaran. 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 8 military records available for the last name Magaran. For the veterans among your Magaran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magaran lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1991, in the United States, Magaran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Magaran in 1990 was 66, and 65 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magaran 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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