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Magela Family History

Magela 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: Magel, Makela, Magera, Varela, Macera, Favela, Mangel, Madera, Dagel

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Where is the Magela family from?

You can see how Magela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magela family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Magela's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Magela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magela 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 Magela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magela. 100% of Magela men worked as a Labor and 100% of Magela women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Magela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Magela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magela 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Magela. 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 18 military records available for the last name Magela. For the veterans among your Magela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magela lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Magela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Magela in 1981 was 35, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magela 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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