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Maginn Family History

Maginn Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGinn.

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


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Where is the Maginn family from?

You can see how Maginn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maginn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maginn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Maginn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Maginn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maginn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maginn 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 Maginn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maginn. 22% of Maginn men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Maginn women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maginn were Clerk and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • File Clerk
    17%
  • Supervisor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Maginn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Maginn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maginn 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 Maginn. 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 756 military records available for the last name Maginn. For the veterans among your Maginn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maginn lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Maginn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maginn in 1948 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maginn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maginn 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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