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Magrett Family History

Magrett 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: Marett, Barrett, Garrett, Meggett, Massett, Parrett, Marlett, Maret

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Where is the Magrett family from?

You can see how Magrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magrett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Magrett family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Magrett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Magrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magrett 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 100 census records available for the last name Magrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magrett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Magrett. 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 military records available for the last name Magrett. For the veterans among your Magrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magrett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magrett 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 Magrett

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