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Magart Family History

Magart 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: Magar, Magaro, Magat, Maggart, Magyar, Agard, Nagar, Taggart, Mager

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Where is the Magart family from?

You can see how Magart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Magart families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Magart's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Magart families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Magart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magart. 28% of Magart men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%

What Magart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Magart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magart 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Magart. 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 39 military records available for the last name Magart. For the veterans among your Magart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Magart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Magart in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magart 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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