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Maugans Family History

Maugans Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname possibly Morgens (see Morgen) or alternatively Mangin 1 which is ultimately of French origin.

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


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Where is the Maugans family from?

You can see how Maugans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maugans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maugans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Maugans families living in Maryland. This was about 58% of all the recorded Maugans's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Maugans families in 1880.
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What did your Maugans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maugans. 32% of Maugans men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Maugans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maugans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maugans 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Maugans. 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 305 military records available for the last name Maugans. For the veterans among your Maugans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maugans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maugans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maugans in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maugans 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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