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Magri Family History

Magri Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Magro . Catalan (Magrí): nickname from a diminutive of magre ‘thin lean’.

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


Similar surnames: Mauri, Macri, Mari, Magni, Magro, Maggi, Lauri, Negri, Manni, Mansi

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Where is the Magri family from?

You can see how Magri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magri family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Magri families living in Virginia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Magri's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Magri families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magri. 23% of Magri men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Magri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magri were Gardener and Finisher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Finisher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magri 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 Magri. 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 638 military records available for the last name Magri. For the veterans among your Magri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magri lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Magri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magri in 1949 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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