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Maghy Family History

Maghy 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: Magby, Mathy, May, Mach, Macho, Athy, Maly, Maxey, Machi, Matey

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Where is the Maghy family from?

You can see how Maghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maghy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maghy family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maghy's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Maghy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maghy 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 94 census records available for the last name Maghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maghy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Maghy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Maghy. For the veterans among your Maghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maghy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Maghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maghy in 1970 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maghy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maghy 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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