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Magras Family History

Magras 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: Maras, Matras, Magas, Mars, Karas, Magyar, Arras, Magnus, Mares

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Where is the Magras family from?

You can see how Magras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Magras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Magras families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Magras's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magras 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 Magras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Straw Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magras. 64% of Magras men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Magras women worked as a Straw Worker.

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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
    64%
  • Fisherman
    16%
  • Sales Clerk
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Straw Worker
    100%

What Magras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Magras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magras 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Magras. 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 37 military records available for the last name Magras. For the veterans among your Magras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magras lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Magras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Magras in 1959 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magras 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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