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Magby Family History

Magby Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of McBee.

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


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Where is the Magby family from?

You can see how Magby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Magby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Magby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Magby families in 1891.
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What did your Magby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magby. 37% of Magby men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Magby women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magby were Porter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Porter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    29%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magby 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Magby. 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 536 military records available for the last name Magby. For the veterans among your Magby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magby lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Magby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Magby in 1958 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magby 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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