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Magsby Family History

Magsby 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: Magby, Bagsby, Massey, Mosby, Bagby, Maltby, Gadsby, Magley, Nasby

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Where is the Magsby family from?

You can see how Magsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magsby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magsby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Magsby families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Magsby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magsby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magsby 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 Magsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmhelper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magsby. 82% of Magsby men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Magsby women worked as a Farmhelper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magsby were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmhelper
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Magsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Magsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magsby 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 Magsby. 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 60 military records available for the last name Magsby. For the veterans among your Magsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magsby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Magsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magsby in 1962 was 54, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magsby 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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