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Magahey Family History

Magahey 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: Mcgahey, Magley, Matthey, Mathey, Magaha, Mahaley, Mcgarey, Mahaney

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Where is the Magahey family from?

You can see how Magahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magahey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Magahey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Magahey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magahey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Magahey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magahey 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 Magahey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Magahey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Magahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magahey 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Magahey. 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 59 military records available for the last name Magahey. For the veterans among your Magahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magahey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Magahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Magahey in 1964 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magahey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magahey 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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