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Magie Family History

Magie Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Aoidh or Mag Aodha ‘son of Aodh’ a personal name meaning ‘fire’ (see McGee).

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


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Where is the Magie family from?

You can see how Magie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Magie families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Magie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magie. 72% of Magie 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
    72%
  • Farmers Son
    29%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Magie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Magie. 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 625 military records available for the last name Magie. For the veterans among your Magie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Magie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Magie in 1958 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magie 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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