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Magginnis Family History

Magginnis 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: Maginnis, Mcginnis, Magennis, Macinnis, Mcinnis, Miggins, Mannis

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Where is the Magginnis family from?

You can see how Magginnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magginnis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magginnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Magginnis families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Magginnis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Magginnis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magginnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magginnis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Magginnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magginnis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Magginnis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Magginnis. For the veterans among your Magginnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magginnis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Magginnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Magginnis in 1975 was 77, and 75 in 2002.

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