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Magale Family History

Magale 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: Gale, Eagle, Agate, Wagle, Mchale, Mangal, Agle, Nagle, Maple, Markle

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Where is the Magale family from?

You can see how Magale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magale family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Magale families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magale's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Magale families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magale 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 Magale ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Magale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Magale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magale 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Magale. 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 34 military records available for the last name Magale. For the veterans among your Magale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magale lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Magale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Magale in 1967 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magale 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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