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Magaha Family History

Magaha Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eachaidh (see McGaffey).

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


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Where is the Magaha family from?

You can see how Magaha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magaha family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Magaha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Magaha families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Magaha's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Magaha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magaha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magaha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magaha. 30% of Magaha men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Magaha women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magaha were Foreman and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Magaha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magaha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magaha 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 Magaha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 396 military records available for the last name Magaha. For the veterans among your Magaha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magaha lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Magaha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Magaha in 1961 was 75, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magaha ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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