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Magdall Family History

Magdall 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: Sandall, Mayhall, Bagnall, Mandala, Magill, Migdal, Madill, Mandal

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Where is the Magdall family from?

You can see how Magdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magdall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Magdall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Magdall families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Magdall's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Magdall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magdall 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 Magdall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

What Magdall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Magdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magdall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Magdall. 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 2 military records available for the last name Magdall. For the veterans among your Magdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magdall lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Magdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Magdall in 1974 was 70, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magdall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magdall 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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