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Magette Family History

Magette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Maget: from a diminutive of Old French mage ‘greater, superior, main’ used as a nickname for the eldest son.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Compare Magett and Majette.

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


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Where is the Magette family from?

You can see how Magette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Magette families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Magette's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Magette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magette 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 Magette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magette. 72% of Magette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Magette women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Magette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Magette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magette 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Magette. 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 171 military records available for the last name Magette. For the veterans among your Magette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magette lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Magette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magette in 1944 was 32, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magette 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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