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Migowan Family History

Migowan 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: Mcgowan, Magowan, Gowan, Mccowan, Mcgowin, Mcgowen, Mcgown, Macgowan

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Where is the Migowan family from?

You can see how Migowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migowan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Migowan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Migowan family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Migowan's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Migowan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migowan 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 44 census records available for the last name Migowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migowan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Migowan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Migowan. For the veterans among your Migowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migowan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migowan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Migowan

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