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Magera Name Meaning

Slovak and Czech: ethnic name for a Hungarian (see Magyar ). Ukrainian: of Slovak (see 1 above) or Polish (see Magiera ) origin.

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


Similar surnames: Mager, Magers, Magiera, Madera, Mauger, Mateja, Mauer, Mabery, Maura

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Where is the Magera family from?

You can see how Magera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magera family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Magera families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Magera's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Magera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magera ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magera. 100% of Magera 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magera 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Magera. 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 302 military records available for the last name Magera. For the veterans among your Magera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magera lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Magera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Magera in 1948 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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