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Magis Family History

Magis 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: Manis, Matis, Malis, Maris, Magin, Maggs, Mais, Magas, Magid, Margis

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Where is the Magis family from?

You can see how Magis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Magis family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magis's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Magis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Magis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magis 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Magis. 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 349 military records available for the last name Magis. For the veterans among your Magis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Magis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Magis in 1965 was 84, and 71 in 2001.

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