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Mageary Family History

Mageary 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: Mcgeary, Magyar, Geary, Mager, Mcneary, Manary, Maggard, Mcgeady

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Where is the Mageary family from?

You can see how Mageary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mageary family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mageary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mageary family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mageary's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mageary families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mageary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mageary 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mageary. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mageary. For the veterans among your Mageary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mageary lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mageary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mageary in 1964 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mageary 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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