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Magalla Family History

Magalla 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: Galla, Magill, Rogalla, Manella, Magana, Mccalla, Magallon, Masella

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Where is the Magalla family from?

You can see how Magalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magalla family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Magalla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Magalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magalla 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 Magalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magalla. 100% of Magalla 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
    100%

What Magalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Magalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magalla 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Magalla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Magalla. For the veterans among your Magalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magalla lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Magalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magalla in 1991 was 88, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magalla 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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