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Magden Family History

Magden 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: Marden, Madden, Maiden, Malden, Maden, Masden, Mayden, Mander, Hagen

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Where is the Magden family from?

You can see how Magden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Magden families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Magden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magden 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 Magden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magden. 100% of Magden women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Magden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Magden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magden 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Magden. 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 229 military records available for the last name Magden. For the veterans among your Magden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Magden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Magden in 1966 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magden 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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