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Magoon Family History

Magoon Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish and Irish McGowan. Compare Magoun.

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


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Where is the Magoon family from?

You can see how Magoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magoon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magoon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Magoon families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Magoon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Magoon families in 1911.
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What did your Magoon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magoon. 56% of Magoon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Magoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magoon 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 Magoon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Magoon. For the veterans among your Magoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magoon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Magoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magoon in 1948 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magoon 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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