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Maghter Family History

Maghter 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: Master, Malter, Achter, Mather, Wachter, Pachter, Laughter, Mahler

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Where is the Maghter family from?

You can see how Maghter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maghter family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Maghter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Maghter family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maghter's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Maghter families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maghter 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 11 census records available for the last name Maghter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maghter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Maghter. 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 Maghter. For the veterans among your Maghter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maghter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maghter 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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