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Maglaras Family History

Maglaras 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: Madaras, Malara, Magyar, Maras, Mallard, Maharaj, Pallares, Allmaras

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Where is the Maglaras family from?

You can see how Maglaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maglaras family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maglaras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maglaras family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maglaras's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Maglaras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maglaras 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 Maglaras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maglaras. 50% of Maglaras men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Maglaras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Maglaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maglaras 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Maglaras. 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 83 military records available for the last name Maglaras. For the veterans among your Maglaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maglaras lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maglaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maglaras in 1955 was 60, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maglaras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maglaras 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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