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Magallon Family History

Magallon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Magallón): habitational name from a place called Magallón in Zaragoza province.

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


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Where is the Magallon family from?

You can see how Magallon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magallon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magallon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Magallon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Magallon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magallon families in 1891.
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What did your Magallon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magallon. 60% of Magallon 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 748 immigration records available for the last name Magallon. 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 122 military records available for the last name Magallon. For the veterans among your Magallon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magallon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Magallon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Magallon in 1964 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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