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Magram Family History

Magram 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: Magrum, Magyar, Maras, Marra, Magnan, Mara, Maran, Abram, Maga, Caram

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Where is the Magram family from?

You can see how Magram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Magram families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Magram's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magram 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 Magram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magram. 35% of Magram men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Magram women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magram were Clerk and 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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Musician
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Magram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Magram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magram 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Magram. 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 89 military records available for the last name Magram. For the veterans among your Magram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magram lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Magram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Magram in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magram 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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