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Maygren Family History

Maygren 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: Mayen, Maren, Myren, Madren, Mogren, Malmgren, Nygren, Mangen, Mayben

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Where is the Maygren family from?

You can see how Maygren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maygren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maygren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Maygren families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Maygren's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Maygren families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maygren 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 153 census records available for the last name Maygren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maygren 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Maygren. 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 35 military records available for the last name Maygren. For the veterans among your Maygren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maygren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Maygren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Maygren in 1964 was 64, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maygren 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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