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Mag Family History

Mag 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, Ma, Mao, Man, Max, Maw, Mak, Mar, Mau, Mas

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Where is the Mag family from?

You can see how Mag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mag family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mag families living in Berkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mag's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mag families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mag 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 Mag ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mag. 100% of Mag women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mag 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 925 immigration records available for the last name Mag. 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 384 military records available for the last name Mag. For the veterans among your Mag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mag lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mag in 1968 was 76, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mag 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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