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Magalski Family History

Magalski 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: Rogalski, Domagalski, Sugalski, Mastalski, Rafalski, Matelski

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Where is the Magalski family from?

You can see how Magalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magalski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magalski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Magalski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Magalski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magalski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magalski 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 Magalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magalski. 48% of Magalski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    48%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

What Magalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Magalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magalski 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Magalski. 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 224 military records available for the last name Magalski. For the veterans among your Magalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magalski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Magalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Magalski in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magalski 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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