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Magier Family History

Magier 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: Mager, Manier, Maier, Magner, Magie, Marier, Magiera, Mander, Master

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Where is the Magier family from?

You can see how Magier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Magier families living in Northumberland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Magier's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Magier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magier 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 Magier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magier. 56% of Magier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Magier 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
    56%
  • Stock Boy
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Magier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magier 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Magier. 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 121 military records available for the last name Magier. For the veterans among your Magier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Magier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magier in 1965 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magier 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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