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Magtan Family History

Magtan 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: Magnan, Magan, Martin, Manton, Magyar, Fagan, Madan, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Magtan family from?

You can see how Magtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magtan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Magtan family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Magtan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Magtan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magtan 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 15 census records available for the last name Magtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magtan 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 Magtan. 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 Magtan. For the veterans among your Magtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magtan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Magtan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magtan in 1981 was 82, and 90 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magtan 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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