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Maggart Family History

Maggart Surname Meaning

English: variant of Maggard.

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


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Where is the Maggart family from?

You can see how Maggart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maggart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Maggart family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Maggart's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maggart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggart 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 Maggart ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Teacher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%

What Maggart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maggart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggart 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Maggart. 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 570 military records available for the last name Maggart. For the veterans among your Maggart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggart lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maggart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Maggart in 1955 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggart 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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