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Magura Family History

Magura 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: Matura, Maura, Madura, Magera, Mura, Tamura, Marra, Macera, Figura

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Where is the Magura family from?

You can see how Magura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magura family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Magura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Magura families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Magura's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Magura families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magura 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 Magura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magura. 43% of Magura men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Helper
    29%

What Magura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magura 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Magura. 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 152 military records available for the last name Magura. For the veterans among your Magura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magura lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Magura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magura in 1950 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magura 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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