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Magowan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGowan .

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


Similar surnames: Macgowan, Mcgowan, Gowan, Mcgowen, Mcgowin, Mcgown, Magoon, Magoun

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Where is the Magowan family from?

You can see how Magowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magowan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magowan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Magowan family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magowan's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Magowan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Magowan. 50% of Magowan men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Magowan women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Magowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magowan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Magowan. 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 947 military records available for the last name Magowan. For the veterans among your Magowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magowan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Magowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Magowan in 1952 was 53, and 91 in 2003.

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