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Magleby Family History

Magleby Surname Meaning

Danish: topographic name from any of the places on the islands of Mon and Langeland so named from magle ‘large big’ + by ‘farm settlement’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Magleby family from?

You can see how Magleby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magleby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magleby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Magleby family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magleby's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Magleby families in 1891.
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What did your Magleby ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Magleby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magleby 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Magleby. 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 154 military records available for the last name Magleby. For the veterans among your Magleby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magleby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Magleby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Magleby in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

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