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Maglis Family History

Maglis 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: Malis, Maglio, Mallis, Maslin, Malik, Melis, Maggio, Malin, Magnus

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Where is the Maglis family from?

You can see how Maglis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maglis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maglis families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maglis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maglis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maglis 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 Maglis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maglis. 100% of Maglis men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Maglis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Maglis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maglis 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Maglis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Maglis. For the veterans among your Maglis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maglis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Maglis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Maglis in 1966 was 81, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maglis 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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