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Magallan Family History

Magallan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Magallán): perhaps an altered form of Galician Magallanes or a derivative of Catalan magall ‘hoe’

by extension ‘coarse boorish’.

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


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Where is the Magallan family from?

You can see how Magallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magallan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Magallan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Magallan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Magallan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Magallan families in 1841.
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What did your Magallan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Magallan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magallan 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Magallan. 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 51 military records available for the last name Magallan. For the veterans among your Magallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magallan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Magallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Magallan in 1957 was 30, and 80 in 2003.

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