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Magle Family History

Magle 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: Eagle, Wagle, Agle, Nagle, Maple, Lagle, Ragle, Male, Magley, Mahle

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Where is the Magle family from?

You can see how Magle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Magle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Magle families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Magle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magle 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 Magle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Magle. 100% of Magle men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Magle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Magle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Magle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magle 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Magle. 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 808 military records available for the last name Magle. For the veterans among your Magle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Magle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Magle in 1963 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magle 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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