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Maggay Family History

Maggay 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: Magyar, Maggio, Mangan, Magnan, Mangal, Maggi, Maga, Magley, Malay

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Where is the Maggay family from?

You can see how Maggay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maggay family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maggay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Maggay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggay 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 19 census records available for the last name Maggay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggay 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Maggay. 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 119 military records available for the last name Maggay. For the veterans among your Maggay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Maggay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maggay in 1972 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggay 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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