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Maag Family History

Maag Name Meaning

Dutch and South German: from Middle Dutch maech mage Middle High German māc māge ‘relative kinsman’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haag, Waag, Mauk, Mann, Haar, Waage, Wang, Raak, Maul, Maas

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Where is the Maag family from?

You can see how Maag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maag family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Maag families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Maag's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maag families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maag. 27% of Maag men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Maag women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maag were Clerk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Maag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maag 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maag. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Maag. For the veterans among your Maag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maag lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Maag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maag in 1943 was 22, and 81 in 2004.

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