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Magr Family History

Magr 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: Mar, Marr, Mair, Mager, Maga, Magro, Mayr, Magar, Magri, Mahr

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Where is the Magr family from?

You can see how Magr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Magr families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magr's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Magr families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magr 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 Magr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magr. 100% of Magr men worked as a Polisher.

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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

  • Polisher
    100%

What Magr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Magr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magr 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Magr. 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 37 military records available for the last name Magr. For the veterans among your Magr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magr lifespan?

Average Magr life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magr 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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