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Magdar Family History

Magdar 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: Magyar, Madar, Magda, Magar, Mander, Madan, Kadar, Mader, Magnan

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Where is the Magdar family from?

You can see how Magdar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magdar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Magdar families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Magdar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Magdar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Magdar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magdar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Magdar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magdar 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Magdar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Magdar. For the veterans among your Magdar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magdar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Magdar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Magdar in 1967 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magdar 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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