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Magel Family History

Magel Surname Meaning

German: perhaps from a female personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Machthild composed of the elements macht ‘strength might’.

It is combined with hild meaning ‘strife battle’.

This naming convention reflects the significance of strength and conflict in ancient Germanic culture.

The name Machthild exemplifies the traits valued by societies of that era.

Overall, it highlights the linguistic roots of modern German names and their historical context.

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


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Where is the Magel family from?

You can see how Magel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Magel families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Magel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magel families in 1891.
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What did your Magel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magel. 64% of Magel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Magel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magel 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 Magel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Magel. For the veterans among your Magel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Magel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magel in 1952 was 54, and 94 in 2004.

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