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Magdal Family History

Magdal 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: Migdal, Mandal, Magda, Mandel, Magyar, Madan, Magnan, Mangal, Sandal

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Where is the Magdal family from?

You can see how Magdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Magdal families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magdal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Magdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magdal 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 Magdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magdal. 100% of Magdal men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Magdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Magdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magdal 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Magdal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Magdal. For the veterans among your Magdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magdal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Magdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Magdal in 1963 was 95, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magdal 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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