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Magruther Family History

Magruther 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: Magruder, Mather, Carruthers, Ruther, Mauthe, Mauter, Marter

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Where is the Magruther family from?

You can see how Magruther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magruther family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Magruther families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Magruther's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Magruther families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magruther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magruther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magruther. 100% of Magruther women worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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What Magruther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Magruther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magruther 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Magruther. 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 15 military records available for the last name Magruther. For the veterans among your Magruther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magruther lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Magruther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Magruther in 1968 was 70, and 80 in 1999.

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