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Magdaleno Family History

Magdaleno Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Magdaleno masculine form of the Biblical name Magdalena (see Maudlin).

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


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Where is the Magdaleno family from?

You can see how Magdaleno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magdaleno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Magdaleno families living in California. This was about 31% of all the recorded Magdaleno's in USA. California had the highest population of Magdaleno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magdaleno 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 Magdaleno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magdaleno. 52% of Magdaleno men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Magdaleno women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magdaleno were New Worker and Secretary.

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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
    52%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Lemon Picker
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Magdaleno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magdaleno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magdaleno 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 Magdaleno. 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 596 military records available for the last name Magdaleno. For the veterans among your Magdaleno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magdaleno lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Magdaleno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Magdaleno in 1957 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magdaleno 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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