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Maglin Family History

Maglin 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: Maslin, Malin, Matlin, Magin, Maglio, Raglin, Maclin, Magnin, Marlin

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Where is the Maglin family from?

You can see how Maglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maglin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maglin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Maglin families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maglin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Maglin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maglin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maglin. 50% of Maglin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maglin women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Maglin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Maglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maglin 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Maglin. 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 115 military records available for the last name Maglin. For the veterans among your Maglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maglin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Maglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maglin in 1958 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maglin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maglin 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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