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Magures Family History

Magures 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: Maurer, Mares, Mazure, Baures, Mages, Maguire, Migues, Magers

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Where is the Magures family from?

You can see how Magures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magures family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Magures family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Magures's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Magures families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magures 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 Magures ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Magures family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Magures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magures 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Magures. 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 7 military records available for the last name Magures. For the veterans among your Magures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magures lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Magures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Magures in 1969 was 63, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magures 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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