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Magata Family History

Magata Surname 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: Nagata, Zagata, Magana, Magat, Magaha, Arata, Agate, Yamagata, Salata

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Where is the Magata family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magata 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 Magata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magata. 100% of Magata men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Magata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magata 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Magata. 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 17 military records available for the last name Magata. For the veterans among your Magata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magata lifespan?

Average Magata life expectancy in 1978 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magata 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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