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Magwire Family History

Magwire 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: Maguire, Maire, Maggiore, Martire, Mcguire, Magloire, Manire, Magie

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Where is the Magwire family from?

You can see how Magwire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magwire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magwire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Magwire families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magwire's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Magwire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magwire 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 Magwire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magwire. 100% of Magwire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Magwire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Magwire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magwire 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Magwire. 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 61 military records available for the last name Magwire. For the veterans among your Magwire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magwire lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Magwire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magwire in 1957 was 54, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magwire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magwire 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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