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Maginot Family History

Maginot 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: Marino, Magin, Makino, Marinos, Magnon, Maino, Minot, Masino, Magno

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Where is the Maginot family from?

You can see how Maginot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maginot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maginot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Maginot families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Maginot's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Maginot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maginot 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 285 census records available for the last name Maginot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maginot 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Maginot. 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 187 military records available for the last name Maginot. For the veterans among your Maginot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maginot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Maginot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Maginot in 1965 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maginot 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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