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Magash Family History

Magash 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: Magas, Maras, Matas, Marsh, Barash, Gash, Balash, Maga, Manas, Mangas

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Where is the Magash family from?

You can see how Magash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Magash families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Magash's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Magash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magash ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Magash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magash 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Magash. 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 Magash. For the veterans among your Magash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magash lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Magash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magash in 1968 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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