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Magwood Family History

Magwood Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McQuaid or Mahood.

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


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Where is the Magwood family from?

You can see how Magwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magwood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Magwood families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Magwood's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magwood families in 1911.
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What did your Magwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Magwood. 100% of Magwood men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Magwood women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Magwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Magwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magwood 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Magwood. 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 943 military records available for the last name Magwood. For the veterans among your Magwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magwood lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Magwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Magwood in 1952 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magwood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magwood 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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