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Magbee Family History

Magbee 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: Mabee, Magee, Maybee, Lagree, Mabey, Mager, Mabie, Maben, Magley

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Where is the Magbee family from?

You can see how Magbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magbee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Magbee families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Magbee's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Magbee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magbee 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 Magbee ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Magbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magbee 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Magbee. 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 158 military records available for the last name Magbee. For the veterans among your Magbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magbee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Magbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Magbee in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magbee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magbee 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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