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Magrow Family History

Magrow 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: Magro, Lagrow, Marrow, Barrow, Carrow, Maron, Mavros, Marron, Arrow

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Where is the Magrow family from?

You can see how Magrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Magrow families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Magrow's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Magrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magrow 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 Magrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magrow. 100% of Magrow 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
    100%

What Magrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Magrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magrow 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Magrow. 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 20 military records available for the last name Magrow. For the veterans among your Magrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magrow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Magrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Magrow in 1967 was 67, and 65 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magrow 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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