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Mangain Family History

Mangain 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: Mangan, Mangin, Mannan, Mangano, Mangal, Langan, Magin, Angwin

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Where is the Mangain family from?

You can see how Mangain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mangain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mangain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Mangain families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mangain's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mangain families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mangain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Mangain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mangain 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mangain. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mangain. For the veterans among your Mangain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mangain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mangain 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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