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Magar Family History

Magar Surname Meaning

Indian (Maharashtra): Maratha name from a nickname meaning ‘crocodile’. Nepali: ethnic name from the name of the Magar people of Nepal.

Americanized form of Hungarian Magyar ‘Hungarian’. Irish: from Gaelic Mac an Gheairr (see McGirr).

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


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Where is the Magar family from?

You can see how Magar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 64 Magar families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Magar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Magar families in 1911.
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What did your Magar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magar. 32% of Magar 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 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Cult
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Merchant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Magar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magar 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Magar. 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 457 military records available for the last name Magar. For the veterans among your Magar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Magar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Magar in 1963 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magar 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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