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Magady Family History

Magady 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: Mahady, Malady, Maga, Magley, Parady, Malay, Varady, Maday, Mady

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Where is the Magady family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magady 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 Magady ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Magady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magady 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Magady. 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 1 military records available for the last name Magady. For the veterans among your Magady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magady lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1988, in the United States, Magady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Magady in 1987 was 65, and 79 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magady 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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