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Magoto Family History

Magoto 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: Maggio, Mato, Matto, Maglio, Goto, Agosto, Maisto, Magro, Marotto

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Where is the Magoto family from?

You can see how Magoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magoto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Magoto families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Magoto's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Magoto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magoto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magoto. 60% of Magoto men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Magoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magoto 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Magoto. 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 65 military records available for the last name Magoto. For the veterans among your Magoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magoto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Magoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magoto in 1963 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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