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Maghee Family History

Maghee 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: Magee, Mcghee, Mabee, Lagree, Mather, Mager, Mathre, Mathew, Magley, Mahle

746	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
381	Military Records
81	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Maghee family from?

You can see how Maghee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maghee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maghee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Maghee families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maghee's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Maghee families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maghee 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 Maghee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, factory hand (food products) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maghee.

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factory hand (food products)

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What Maghee family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Maghee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maghee census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Maghee. 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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Military Records

There are 381 military records available for the last name Maghee. For the veterans among your Maghee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maghee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Maghee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maghee in 1962 was 65, and 83 in 2001.

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Maghee Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Magee, Mcghee, Mabee, Lagree, Mather, Mager, Mathre, Mathew, Magley, Mahle

746	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
381	Military Records
81	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Maghee family from?

View Census Data for Maghee

What did your Maghee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, factory hand (food products) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maghee.

View Census Data for Maghee

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

factory hand (food products)

100%

What Maghee family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Maghee family history

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What is the average Maghee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Maghee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maghee in 1962 was 65, and 83 in 2001.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maghee family tree

Explore Your Tree

Maghee Family History

Maghee Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Maghee

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Where is the Maghee family from?

What did your Maghee ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Maghee family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Maghee family history

What is the average Maghee lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maghee family tree

Search for another surname

Maghee Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Maghee

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Maghee family from?

What did your Maghee ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Maghee family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Maghee family history

What is the average Maghee lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maghee family tree

Search for another surname