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Magos Family History

Magos Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: plural form of Mago.

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


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Where is the Magos family from?

You can see how Magos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magos families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Magos families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Magos's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Magos families in 1891.
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What did your Magos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magos. 67% of Magos men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Magos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Magos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magos 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Magos. 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 305 military records available for the last name Magos. For the veterans among your Magos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Magos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Magos in 1966 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magos 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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