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Magratt Family History

Magratt 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: Magrath, Sarratt, Mcgrath, Magat, Manatt, Marlatt, Mallatt, Marett

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Where is the Magratt family from?

You can see how Magratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magratt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magratt families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Magratt families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magratt's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Magratt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magratt 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 44 census records available for the last name Magratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magratt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Magratt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Magratt. For the veterans among your Magratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magratt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magratt 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 Magratt

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