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Magerstaedt Family History

Magerstaedt 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: Magstadt, Waterstradt, Wallerstedt, Mittelstaedt, Halberstadt

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Where is the Magerstaedt family from?

You can see how Magerstaedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magerstaedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magerstaedt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Magerstaedt family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Magerstaedt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Magerstaedt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Magerstaedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magerstaedt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Magerstaedt. 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 66 military records available for the last name Magerstaedt. For the veterans among your Magerstaedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magerstaedt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Magerstaedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Magerstaedt in 1966 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magerstaedt 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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