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Magett Family History

Magett Surname Meaning

Variant of Magette a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Magett family from?

You can see how Magett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Magett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Magett families living in North Carolina. This was about 72% of all the recorded Magett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Magett families in 1880.
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What did your Magett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magett. 100% of Magett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Magett women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Magett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Magett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magett 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Magett. 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 166 military records available for the last name Magett. For the veterans among your Magett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Magett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Magett in 1962 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magett 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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