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Magurn Family History

Magurn 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: Mcgurn, Magnan, Mazure, Mauri, Mager, Matura, Mauro, Magin, Maury

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Where is the Magurn family from?

You can see how Magurn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magurn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Magurn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Magurn families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Magurn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Magurn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magurn 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 Magurn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Curator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magurn. 100% of Magurn men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Magurn women worked as a Curator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Curator
    100%

What Magurn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Magurn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magurn 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Magurn. 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 229 military records available for the last name Magurn. For the veterans among your Magurn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magurn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Magurn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Magurn in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magurn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magurn 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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