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Maggach Family History

Maggach 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: Marbach, Maggard, Malach, Maggart, Magrath, March, Magyar, Maggio

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Where is the Maggach family from?

You can see how Maggach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maggach families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Maggach family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maggach's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Maggach families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Maggach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Maggach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggach 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Maggach. 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 5 military records available for the last name Maggach. For the veterans among your Maggach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggach lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Maggach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maggach in 1994 was 72, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggach 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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