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Magers Family History

Magers Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Mager. English: variant of Majors. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Magers family from?

You can see how Magers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Magers families living in Manitoba. This was about 31% of all the recorded Magers's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Magers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magers 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 Magers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magers. 22% of Magers men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Magers women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magers were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%

What Magers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Magers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magers 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Magers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Magers. For the veterans among your Magers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Magers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magers in 1951 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magers 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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