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Magadan Family History

Magadan Surname Meaning

Galician (Magadán): habitational name from a place called Magadán in Asturias in its Galician speaking area of Visigothic origin.

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


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You can see how Magadan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magadan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Magadan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Magadan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magadan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Magadan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Magadan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magadan 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Magadan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Magadan. For the veterans among your Magadan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magadan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Magadan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magadan in 1966 was 76, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magadan 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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