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Magler Family History

Magler 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: Marler, Madler, Mahler, Mager, Hagler, Magley, Maller, Mauler, Mailer

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Where is the Magler family from?

You can see how Magler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Magler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Magler families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Magler's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Magler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magler 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 Magler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Magler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Magler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magler 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Magler. 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 52 military records available for the last name Magler. For the veterans among your Magler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Magler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Magler in 1964 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magler 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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