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Maggi Family History

Maggi Name Meaning

Italian and Swiss Italian: patronymic or plural form of Maggio . This surname is also found in southern France and Corsica. French (eastern): from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Maggo a short form of compound names with the first element mag- (from magan ‘strength might’).

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


Similar surnames: Maggio, Jaggi, Marti, Maggs, Mauri, Magni, Magri, Margo, Matti, Machi

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Where is the Maggi family from?

You can see how Maggi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maggi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Maggi families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Maggi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maggi families in 1891.
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What did your Maggi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Head Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maggi. 40% of Maggi men worked as a Head Waiter and 100% of Maggi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Head Waiter
    40%
  • Ice Cream Vendor
    40%
  • Waiter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maggi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggi 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Maggi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Maggi. For the veterans among your Maggi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggi lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Maggi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maggi in 1948 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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