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Magreya Family History

Magreya 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: Magley, Magiera, Mabrey, Magera, Carey, Manley, Magyar, Araya, Maurer

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Where is the Magreya family from?

You can see how Magreya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magreya family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Magreya family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magreya's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Magreya families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magreya 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 2 census records available for the last name Magreya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magreya 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Magreya. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Magreya. For the veterans among your Magreya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magreya

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