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Magli Family History

Magli 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: Maggi, Maglio, Magri, Magni, Maki, Maslin, Malik, Maggio, Mari, Malin

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Where is the Magli family from?

You can see how Magli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magli family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Magli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Magli family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Magli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magli families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magli ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Magli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Magli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magli 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Magli. 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 32 military records available for the last name Magli. For the veterans among your Magli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magli lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Magli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Magli in 1955 was 47, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magli 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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