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Magh Family History

Magh 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: Mach, Maga, Mash, Math, Mah, Mark, May, Ma, March, Maki

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Where is the Magh family from?

You can see how Magh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Magh family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magh 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 Magh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laber
    100%

What Magh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Magh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magh 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Magh. 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 48 military records available for the last name Magh. For the veterans among your Magh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magh lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Magh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Magh in 1998 was 83, and 51 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magh 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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