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Magstadt Family History

Magstadt Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so called near Stuttgart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Magstadt family from?

You can see how Magstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magstadt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magstadt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Magstadt families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magstadt's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Magstadt families in 1891.
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What did your Magstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magstadt. 55% of Magstadt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Magstadt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magstadt were Attendant and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Magstadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magstadt 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Magstadt. 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 86 military records available for the last name Magstadt. For the veterans among your Magstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magstadt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Magstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magstadt in 1968 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magstadt 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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