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Magdaline Family History

Magdaline 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: Maddalone, Magdaleno, Maudlin, Maline, Maddalena, Nagamine, Maglione

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Where is the Magdaline family from?

You can see how Magdaline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magdaline family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Magdaline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Magdaline families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magdaline's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Magdaline families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magdaline 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 Magdaline ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Certificated Asst Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magdaline. 100% of Magdaline women worked as a Certificated Asst Teacher.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Certificated Asst Teacher
    100%

What Magdaline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Magdaline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magdaline 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Magdaline. 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 17 military records available for the last name Magdaline. For the veterans among your Magdaline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magdaline lifespan?

Average Magdaline life expectancy in 1977 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magdaline 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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