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Magritz Family History

Magritz 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: Mauritz, Martz, Moritz, Gritz, Maertz, Magri, Marwitz, Malitz, Marotz

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Where is the Magritz family from?

You can see how Magritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Magritz families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magritz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Magritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magritz 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 Magritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magritz. 100% of Magritz men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Magritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Magritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magritz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Magritz. 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 29 military records available for the last name Magritz. For the veterans among your Magritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magritz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Magritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Magritz in 1964 was 70, and 24 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magritz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magritz 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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