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Magbie Family History

Magbie 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: Mabie, Magie, Marie, Maggio, Mabee, Maggi, Magin, Maglio, Mabe

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Where is the Magbie family from?

You can see how Magbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magbie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Magbie families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Magbie's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Magbie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Magbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magbie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Magbie. 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 64 military records available for the last name Magbie. For the veterans among your Magbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magbie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Magbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Magbie in 1968 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magbie 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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