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Muggley Family History

Muggley 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: Murley, Hughley, Quigley, Magley, Midgley, Tuggle, Muggli, Muffley

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Where is the Muggley family from?

You can see how Muggley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muggley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Muggley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Muggley family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Muggley's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Muggley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muggley 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 159 census records available for the last name Muggley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muggley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Muggley. 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 22 military records available for the last name Muggley. For the veterans among your Muggley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muggley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Muggley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Muggley in 1961 was 40, and 44 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muggley 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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