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Magala Family History

Magala Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Magana, Magaha, Mahala, Nagata, Rajala, Kagawa, Hakala, Mangal

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Where is the Magala family from?

You can see how Magala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Magala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magala family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Magala's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Magala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magala. 60% of Magala men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Magala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Magala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magala 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Magala. 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 73 military records available for the last name Magala. For the veterans among your Magala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Magala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magala in 1966 was 86, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magala 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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