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Magee Family History

Magee Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Aoidh or Mag Aodha ‘son of Aodh’ (see McGee).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Magee family from?

You can see how Magee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 362 Magee families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Magee's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magee families in 1891.
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What did your Magee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Magee. 25% of Magee men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Magee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magee were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • House Painter
    5%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Magee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159,000 census records available for the last name Magee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magee 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 22,000 immigration records available for the last name Magee. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Magee. For the veterans among your Magee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magee lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Magee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magee in 1941 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magee 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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