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Magilton Family History

Magilton Surname Meaning

from Mac Giolla tSeanáin see McGilton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Magilton family from?

You can see how Magilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magilton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magilton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Magilton family living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magilton's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Magilton families in 1891.
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What did your Magilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magilton. 34% of Magilton men worked as a Miner and 100% of Magilton women worked as a Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magilton 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Magilton. 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 429 military records available for the last name Magilton. For the veterans among your Magilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magilton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Magilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Magilton in 1965 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magilton 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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