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Magra Family History

Magra 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: Marra, Mara, Maga, Maura, Magro, Magda, Magri, Magera, Mark, Mura

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Where is the Magra family from?

You can see how Magra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Magra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Magra families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Magra's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Magra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magra 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 Magra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magra. 60% of Magra men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Magra women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magra were Confectioner and Sorter.

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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
    60%
  • Confectioner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Sorter
    50%

What Magra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Magra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magra 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Magra. 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 94 military records available for the last name Magra. For the veterans among your Magra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Magra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Magra in 1966 was 68, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magra 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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