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Maraghy Family History

Maraghy 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: Maragos, March, Maras, Sarah, Marley, Murtagh, Aragon, Murthy, Garay

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Where is the Maraghy family from?

You can see how Maraghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maraghy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maraghy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Maraghy families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Maraghy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maraghy families in 1920.
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What did your Maraghy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maraghy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Maraghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maraghy 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Maraghy. 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 41 military records available for the last name Maraghy. For the veterans among your Maraghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maraghy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Maraghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maraghy in 1963 was 82, and 54 in 2000.

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