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Maginnus Family History

Maginnus 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: Maginnis, Magnus, Mcginnis, Mcginnes, Magennis, Macinnis, Macinnes

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Where is the Maginnus family from?

You can see how Maginnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maginnus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Maginnus families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Maginnus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maginnus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maginnus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maginnus 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 57 census records available for the last name Maginnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maginnus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maginnus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Maginnus. For the veterans among your Maginnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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