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Magay Family History

Magay 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: Maga, Malay, Maday, Magan, Magby, Magar, Magas, Magat, Magaw, May

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Where is the Magay family from?

You can see how Magay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magay families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Magay families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magay's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Magay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magay 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 Magay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magay. 100% of Magay men worked as a Buyer.

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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

  • Buyer
    100%

What Magay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Magay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magay 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Magay. 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 24 military records available for the last name Magay. For the veterans among your Magay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magay lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Magay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Magay in 1981 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magay 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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