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Magiel Family History

Magiel 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: Magill, Magel, Maciel, Magie, Daniel, Marie, Mandel, Marvel, Martel

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Where is the Magiel family from?

You can see how Magiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Magiel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Magiel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magiel 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 Magiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magiel. 100% of Magiel men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Magiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Magiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magiel 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Magiel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Magiel. For the veterans among your Magiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magiel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Magiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Magiel in 1983 was 58, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magiel 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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