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Magida Family History

Magida 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: Magda, Magid, Maida, Merida, Maria, Jagoda, Gaida, Malina, Canida

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Where is the Magida family from?

You can see how Magida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magida family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Magida families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Magida's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magida families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milliner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magida. 34% of Magida women worked as a Milliner. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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What Magida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Magida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magida 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Magida. 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 50 military records available for the last name Magida. For the veterans among your Magida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magida lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Magida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magida in 1962 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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