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Magy Family History

Magy 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: May, Maly, Nagy, Hagy, Maga, Mady, Kagy, Mary, Magby, Many

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Where is the Magy family from?

You can see how Magy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Magy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Magy families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Magy's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Magy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magy 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 Magy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magy. 36% of Magy men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Magy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magy were Salesman and Cigar Maker.

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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
    36%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Cigar Maker
    20%

What Magy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magy 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 Magy. 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 262 military records available for the last name Magy. For the veterans among your Magy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Magy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Magy in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magy 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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