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Maggie Family History

Maggie 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: Maggio, Maggi, Magie, Marie, Bagge, Magin, Mabie, Maggiore, Maglio

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Where is the Maggie family from?

You can see how Maggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maggie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Maggie families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Maggie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maggie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggie 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 did your Maggie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maggie. 67% of Maggie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Maggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maggie. 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 330 military records available for the last name Maggie. For the veterans among your Maggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Maggie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maggie in 1976 was 83, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggie 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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