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Maygar Family History

Maygar 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: Magar, Magyar, Mayer, Mangan, Mayor, Manger, Melgar, Nagar, Mauger

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Where is the Maygar family from?

You can see how Maygar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maygar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maygar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maygar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maygar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maygar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maygar 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 Maygar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Carter Heavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maygar. 100% of Maygar men worked as a House Carter Heavy 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Carter Heavy Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Maygar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maygar 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Maygar. 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 35 military records available for the last name Maygar. For the veterans among your Maygar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maygar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Maygar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maygar in 1975 was 27, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maygar 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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