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Maguay Family History

Maguay 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: Magyar, Magnan, Tanguay, Mauzy, Maga, Magley, Malay, Duguay, Maury

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Where is the Maguay family from?

You can see how Maguay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maguay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maguay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Maguay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Maguay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maguay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maguay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Maguay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maguay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Maguay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Maguay. For the veterans among your Maguay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maguay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maguay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maguay

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