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Magai Family History

Magai Name 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: Nagai, Maggi, Maga, Magan, Magar, Magri, Magas, Magat, Magni, Magaw

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Where is the Magai family from?

You can see how Magai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magai families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Magai families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Magai's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magai ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magai. 100% of Magai men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Magai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magai 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Magai. 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 38 military records available for the last name Magai. For the veterans among your Magai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magai lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Magai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Magai in 1977 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

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