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Magder Family History

Magder 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: Mander, Mader, Mager, Marder, Magner, Maeder, Master, Marker, Mandel

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Where is the Magder family from?

You can see how Magder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Magder families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Magder family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Magder's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Magder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magder 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 Magder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magder. 60% of Magder men worked as a Merchant.

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Magder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Magder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magder 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Magder. 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 Magder. For the veterans among your Magder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magder lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Magder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magder in 1984 was 70, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magder 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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