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Magat Family History

Magat Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic and Sephardic): variant of Magid ‘preacher’. French: from a diminutive of Old Occitan maga ‘greater superior main’ used as a nickname for an eldest son.

Slovak (Magát): unexplained. Filipino: topographic name from the river Magat in the Philippine island of Luzon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Magat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Magat families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Magat's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Magat families in 1891.
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What did your Magat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Magat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magat 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Magat. 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 178 military records available for the last name Magat. For the veterans among your Magat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Magat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Magat in 1967 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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