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Magrady Family History

Magrady 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: Parady, Grady, Varady, Mcgrady, O'grady, Gray, Kamradt, Grad, Hardy

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Where is the Magrady family from?

You can see how Magrady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magrady family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magrady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Magrady families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Magrady's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Magrady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magrady 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 Magrady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magrady. 60% of Magrady women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Magrady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Magrady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magrady 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Magrady. 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 58 military records available for the last name Magrady. For the veterans among your Magrady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magrady lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Magrady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Magrady in 1968 was 86, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magrady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magrady 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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