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Magiera Family History

Magiera Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of German mager ‘lean thin’ (see Mager).

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


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Where is the Magiera family from?

You can see how Magiera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magiera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magiera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Magiera families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Magiera's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Magiera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magiera 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 Magiera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magiera. 31% of Magiera men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Magiera women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magiera were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Magiera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magiera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magiera 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Magiera. 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 576 military records available for the last name Magiera. For the veterans among your Magiera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magiera lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Magiera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magiera in 1944 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magiera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magiera 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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