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Magaw Family History

Magaw Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Ádhaimh (see McCaw). This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Magaw family from?

You can see how Magaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Magaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Magaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magaw. 25% of Magaw men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Magaw women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magaw were Farming and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Lawyer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housemaid
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Magaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magaw 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Magaw. 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 395 military records available for the last name Magaw. For the veterans among your Magaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magaw lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Magaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Magaw in 1948 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magaw ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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