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Magley Family History

Magley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Mägli: from the ancient Germanic personal name Macco Makko a pet form of a compound name with the first element māg- ‘kinsman’.

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


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Where is the Magley family from?

You can see how Magley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Magley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Magley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Magley families in 1891.
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What did your Magley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magley. 100% of Magley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Magley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magley 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Magley. 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 350 military records available for the last name Magley. For the veterans among your Magley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Magley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Magley in 1960 was 51, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magley 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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