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Magbe Family History

Magbe 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: Mabe, Magby, Magie, Magee, Marie, Maze, Lage, Masse, Eagle, Mabee

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Where is the Magbe family from?

You can see how Magbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Magbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Magbe family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Magbe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Magbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Magbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magbe 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Magbe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Magbe. For the veterans among your Magbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magbe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Magbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magbe in 1966 was 48, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magbe 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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