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Magog Family History

Magog 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: Mao, Major, Dagg, Mayor, Malon, Hagg, Mato, Makos, Malo, Maron

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Where is the Magog family from?

You can see how Magog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magog family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Magog families living in Durham. This was about 97% of all the recorded Magog's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Magog families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magog 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 Magog ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magog. 82% of Magog women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Retired Cook
    19%

What Magog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Magog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magog 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Magog. 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 25 military records available for the last name Magog. For the veterans among your Magog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magog lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magog 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magog

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