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Origins of the Magee surname

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We have a total number of 28040 records for people with the last name Magee.

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Where do most Magees live?

In 1921, most Magees lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Magees

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 12,200 records for the Magee surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Magees most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Magees.

What are the most common Magee first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Magees

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Magees in 1921
Dressmaker

58

Cotton Weaver

30

Domestic Servant

30

General Servant Domestic

29

Laundress

29

Common Male occupations for Magees in 1921
General Labourer

79

Coal Miner

71

Farm Hands

71

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

46

Dock Labourer

43

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