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Maganos Family History

Maganos 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: Magnus, Mangano, Nagano, Maugans, Marano, Pagano, Majano, Manos

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Where is the Maganos family from?

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

What did your Maganos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Maganos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maganos 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Maganos. 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 19 military records available for the last name Maganos. For the veterans among your Maganos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maganos lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Maganos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maganos in 1974 was 93, and 89 in 2002.

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