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Magoss Family History

Magoss 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: Moss, Magnus, Makos, Lagos, Matos, Goss, Mass, Marose, Manos, Maggs

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Where is the Magoss family from?

You can see how Magoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magoss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Magoss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Magoss family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magoss's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Magoss families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magoss 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 50 census records available for the last name Magoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magoss 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Magoss. 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 Magoss. For the veterans among your Magoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magoss lifespan?

Average Magoss life expectancy in 1995 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magoss 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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