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Maegley Family History

Maegley 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: Magley, Manley, Medley, Marley, Mackley, Bagley, Begley, Dagley

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Where is the Maegley family from?

You can see how Maegley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maegley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maegley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maegley families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Maegley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Maegley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maegley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Maegley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maegley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maegley. 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 28 military records available for the last name Maegley. For the veterans among your Maegley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maegley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Maegley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Maegley in 1968 was 79, and 50 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maegley 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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