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Magl Family History

Magl 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: Maul, Madl, Maga, Mall, Magel, Mahl, Migl, Mael, Mark, May

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Where is the Magl family from?

You can see how Magl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magl family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magl's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Magl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Magl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Magl. 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 15 military records available for the last name Magl. For the veterans among your Magl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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