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Magid Family History

Magid Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Egypt and Sudan): variant of Majid.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a preacher.

Hebrew magid.

Yiddish maged.

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


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Where is the Magid family from?

You can see how Magid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Magid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Magid families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Magid's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Magid families in 1911.
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What did your Magid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magid. 30% of Magid men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Magid women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magid were Painter and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Typist
    8%

What Magid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magid 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Magid. 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 489 military records available for the last name Magid. For the veterans among your Magid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magid lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Magid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Magid in 1956 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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