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Magan Family History

Magan Name Meaning

Spanish (Magán): habitational name from Magán a village in Toledo province. German: from Old High German magan ‘strength’. Irish: variant of McGann or McGahan (with stress on the syllable beginning g).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pagan, Magana, Magin, Madan, Mangan, Bagan, Maga, Sagan, Magnan, Maia

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Where is the Magan family from?

You can see how Magan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Magan families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Magan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magan. 60% of Magan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Magan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Magan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Magan. For the veterans among your Magan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magan lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Magan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Magan in 1941 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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