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Magavern Family History

Magavern 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: Mugavero, Mcgivern, Mcgovern, Mogavero, Davern, Mattern, Mager

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Where is the Magavern family from?

You can see how Magavern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magavern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magavern family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Magavern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magavern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magavern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magavern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magavern. 100% of Magavern men worked as a Lawyer. .

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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 1940

  • Lawyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Magavern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magavern 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Magavern. 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 17 military records available for the last name Magavern. For the veterans among your Magavern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magavern lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Magavern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Magavern in 1968 was 68, and 100 in 2002.

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