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Maguigan Family History

Maguigan 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: Mcguigan, Madigan, Mcgugan, Mcguiggan, Mangan, Radigan, Magnan

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Where is the Maguigan family from?

You can see how Maguigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maguigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Maguigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Maguigan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maguigan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maguigan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maguigan 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 Maguigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maguigan. 100% of Maguigan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Maguigan women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Maguigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Maguigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maguigan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Maguigan. 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 76 military records available for the last name Maguigan. For the veterans among your Maguigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maguigan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Maguigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maguigan in 1960 was 46, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maguigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maguigan 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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