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Magles Family History

Magles 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: Magley, Eagles, Mages, Malles, Maples, Males, Miles, Sales, Manley

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Where is the Magles family from?

You can see how Magles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Magles family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magles's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Magles families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Magles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magles 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 Magles. 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 Magles. For the veterans among your Magles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magles lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Magles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Magles in 1973 was 89, and 88 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magles 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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