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Magolan Family History

Magolan 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: Magowan, Magnan, Carolan, Malan, Margolin, Magan, Mcgowan, Magoon

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Where is the Magolan family from?

You can see how Magolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magolan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Magolan families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Magolan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Magolan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magolan 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 Magolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magolan. 72% of Magolan men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Magolan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Magolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magolan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Magolan. 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 103 military records available for the last name Magolan. For the veterans among your Magolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magolan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Magolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Magolan in 1960 was 43, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magolan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magolan 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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