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Magott Family History

Magott 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: Matott, Malott, Gott, Mott, Marolt, Matt, Marotte, Magnotta, Minott

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Where is the Magott family from?

You can see how Magott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Magott families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Magott's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Magott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magott 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 Magott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magott. 50% of Magott men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Magott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Magott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magott 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Magott. 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 34 military records available for the last name Magott. For the veterans among your Magott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magott lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Magott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Magott in 1970 was 94, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magott 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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