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Magahay Family History

Magahay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Magaha, Megahan, Mcgahan, Magana, Manahan, Mcgaha, Mcgahey, Mahanay

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Where is the Magahay family from?

You can see how Magahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magahay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Magahay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Magahay families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Magahay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magahay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magahay 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 Magahay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magahay. 100% of Magahay 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Magahay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Magahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magahay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Magahay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Magahay. For the veterans among your Magahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magahay lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Magahay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Magahay in 1980 was 80, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magahay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magahay 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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