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Maginan Family History

Maginan 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: Magnan, Maginn, Mannan, Makinen, Malina, Macina, Magin, Madigan

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Where is the Maginan family from?

You can see how Maginan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maginan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maginan family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maginan's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Maginan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maginan 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 35 census records available for the last name Maginan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maginan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maginan. 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 Maginan. For the veterans among your Maginan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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