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Magton Family History

Magton 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: Manton, Marton, Maxton, Maston, Magnon, Mayton, Magoon, Matton

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Where is the Magton family from?

You can see how Magton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Magton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Magton families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Magton's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Magton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magton 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 36 census records available for the last name Magton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Magton. 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 Magton. For the veterans among your Magton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magton 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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