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Magalon Family History

Magalon 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: Matalon, Magallon, Malon, Malagon, Manalo, Magnon, Magan, Magaro

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Where is the Magalon family from?

You can see how Magalon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magalon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Magalon family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Magalon's in USA. California had the highest population of Magalon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magalon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Magalon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Magalon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magalon 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Magalon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Magalon. For the veterans among your Magalon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magalon lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Magalon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Magalon in 1992 was 70, and 46 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magalon 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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