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Maghero Family History

Maghero 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: Mather, Aguero, Mager, Macher, Magro, Meagher, Maher, Magner, Magaro

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maghero 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 14 census records available for the last name Maghero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maghero 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Maghero. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maghero. For the veterans among your Maghero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maghero lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Maghero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maghero in 1992 was 51, and 82 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maghero 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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