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Magary Family History

Magary 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: Manary, Magar, Magaro, Mcgary, Magyar, Agard, Nagar, Mager, Madar

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Where is the Magary family from?

You can see how Magary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Magary families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Magary's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Magary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magary 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 Magary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magary. 37% of Magary men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Magary women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Magary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magary 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Magary. 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 Magary. For the veterans among your Magary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magary lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Magary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Magary in 1954 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magary 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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