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Magyer Family History

Magyer 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, Mayer, Mager, Mawyer, Magner, Sayer, Mander, Master, Marker

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Where is the Magyer family from?

You can see how Magyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Magyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Magyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magyer 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 Magyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magyer. 34% of Magyer men worked as a Miner and 60% of Magyer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magyer were Buffer and Housework.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Buffer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Magyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Magyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magyer 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Magyer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Magyer. For the veterans among your Magyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Magyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Magyer in 1968 was 78, and 45 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magyer 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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