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Muggleton Family History

Muggleton Surname Meaning

From an unidentified place in the Midlands perhaps in Lincs. Based on the early bearer forms below it is possible that the place-name derives from the Old English personal name Mucel (with voicing of /k/ to /g/).

In addition, the name incorporates the Old English connective -ing- which indicates belonging or relation.

Furthermore, the suffix tūn signifies ‘farmstead estate’. This suggests a possible interpretation of the place-name linked to the personal name.

However, this cannot be certain without a greater number of medieval forms to establish a more definitive etymology.

Thus, more historical evidence is needed to draw a clear conclusion about the origins of the name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Muggleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muggleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Muggleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Muggleton families living in Leicestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Muggleton's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Muggleton families in 1891.
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What did your Muggleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Muggleton. 54% of Muggleton men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Muggleton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muggleton were Insurance Agent and Old Age Pensioner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    54%
  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Insurance Agent
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Hosiery Machinist
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 328 immigration records available for the last name Muggleton. 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 365 military records available for the last name Muggleton. For the veterans among your Muggleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muggleton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Muggleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Muggleton in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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