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Macguffin Family History

Macguffin Name 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: Mcguffin, Mcgiffin, Mcgaffin, Mcguffie, Magoffin, Mcguffey, Mcduffie

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Where is the Macguffin family from?

You can see how Macguffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macguffin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macguffin family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macguffin's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Macguffin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macguffin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macguffin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Macguffin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Macguffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macguffin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Macguffin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Macguffin. For the veterans among your Macguffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macguffin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Macguffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Macguffin in 1966 was 83, and 90 in 1995.

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