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Maguder Family History

Maguder 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: Magruder, Mander, Maurer, Mader, Mauger, Mager, Marder, Maude, Mauer

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Where is the Maguder family from?

You can see how Maguder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maguder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maguder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Maguder families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maguder's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Maguder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maguder 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 Maguder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maguder. 75% of Maguder men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

What Maguder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Maguder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maguder 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Maguder. 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 74 military records available for the last name Maguder. For the veterans among your Maguder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maguder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maguder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maguder in 1964 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maguder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maguder 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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