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Magandy Family History

Magandy 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: Gandy, Mahady, Maland, Maranda, Magan, Mandy, Magana, Marando, Magann

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Where is the Magandy family from?

You can see how Magandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magandy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magandy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Magandy family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magandy's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Magandy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magandy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magandy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magandy. 100% of Magandy 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Magandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magandy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Magandy. 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 31 military records available for the last name Magandy. For the veterans among your Magandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magandy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Magandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Magandy in 1973 was 76, and 67 in 1998.

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