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Magaldi Family History

Magaldi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the ancient Germanic personal name Magoald (from magan ‘strength’).

Alternatively a nickname from magaldo ‘evil wicked’ derived from the personal name.

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


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Where is the Magaldi family from?

You can see how Magaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magaldi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Magaldi families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Magaldi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magaldi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magaldi 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 Magaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magaldi. 57% of Magaldi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Magaldi 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
    57%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Plumber
    13%
  • Buffer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Magaldi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Magaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magaldi 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Magaldi. 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 186 military records available for the last name Magaldi. For the veterans among your Magaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magaldi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Magaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magaldi in 1963 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magaldi 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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