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Magdoff Family History

Magdoff 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: Madoff, Medoff, Sadoff, Markoff, Macduff, Mcgoff, Kasdorf, Goff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magdoff 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 41 census records available for the last name Magdoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magdoff 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Magdoff. 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 Magdoff. For the veterans among your Magdoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magdoff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Magdoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magdoff in 1974 was 87, and 89 in 2002.

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