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Migala Family History

Migala Surname Meaning

Polish (Migała): nickname derived from migać ‘to blink (fast) to twinkle to wink’ (compare Miga).

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


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Where is the Migala family from?

You can see how Migala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Migala families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Migala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Migala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migala 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 Migala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Migala. 34% of Migala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Migala women 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Wrapper
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Migala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Migala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migala 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Migala. 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 168 military records available for the last name Migala. For the veterans among your Migala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migala lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Migala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Migala in 1960 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Migala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migala 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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