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Magdowski Family History

Magdowski 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: Sadowski, Markowski, Mackowski, Landowski, Makowski, Majkowski

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Where is the Magdowski family from?

You can see how Magdowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magdowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Magdowski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Magdowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Magdowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magdowski 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 Magdowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Car Tender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magdowski. 100% of Magdowski men worked as a Car Tender.

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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 1940

  • Car Tender
    100%

What Magdowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Magdowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magdowski 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Magdowski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Magdowski. For the veterans among your Magdowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magdowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Magdowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Magdowski in 1963 was 50, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magdowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magdowski 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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