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Maguill Family History

Maguill 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: Magill, Mcgill, Aguila, Guill, Madill, Manwill, Mancill, Mcguirl

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Where is the Maguill family from?

You can see how Maguill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maguill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maguill families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Maguill families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maguill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maguill families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maguill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Maguill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maguill 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Maguill. 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 24 military records available for the last name Maguill. For the veterans among your Maguill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maguill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maguill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maguill in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maguill 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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