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Magalhaes Family History

Magalhaes Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician (Magalhães): habitational name from any of various places called Magalhães.

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


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Where is the Magalhaes family from?

You can see how Magalhaes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magalhaes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magalhaes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Magalhaes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Magalhaes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Magalhaes families in 1880.
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What did your Magalhaes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Magalhaes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Magalhaes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magalhaes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Magalhaes. 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 42 military records available for the last name Magalhaes. For the veterans among your Magalhaes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magalhaes lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Magalhaes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magalhaes in 1945 was 24, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magalhaes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magalhaes 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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