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Maglas Family History

Maglas 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: Malas, Magas, Mallas, Pallas, Magyar, Maras, Barlas, Magnus, Dallas

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Where is the Maglas family from?

You can see how Maglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maglas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maglas families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Maglas family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Maglas's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Maglas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maglas 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 Maglas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Maglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maglas 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Maglas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Maglas. For the veterans among your Maglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maglas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Maglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Maglas in 1970 was 86, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maglas 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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