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Magi Family History

Magi 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: Maki, Mari, Nagi, Yagi, Mai, Maggi, Magin, Mani, Maga, Masi

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Where is the Magi family from?

You can see how Magi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Magi family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magi's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Magi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magi 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 Magi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magi. 75% of Magi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Magi women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    75%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Magi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Magi. 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 711 military records available for the last name Magi. For the veterans among your Magi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Magi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Magi in 1962 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magi 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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