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Magladay Family History

Magladay 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: Halladay, Malady, Salladay, Allday, Halliday, Alday, Malara, Holladay

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Where is the Magladay family from?

You can see how Magladay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magladay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Magladay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Magladay families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Magladay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magladay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magladay 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 10 census records available for the last name Magladay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magladay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Magladay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Magladay. For the veterans among your Magladay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magladay

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