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Malagon Family History

Malagon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Malagón): habitational name from Malagón, a place in Ciudad Real.

In some cases, the name may also derive from other locations called Malagón.

This includes references to places in Galicia, specifically in the Lugo province.

The name reflects the geographical and cultural significance of these regions in Spain.

As a habitational name, it indicates familial ties to these locales.

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


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Where is the Malagon family from?

You can see how Malagon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malagon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Malagon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Malagon family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malagon's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Malagon families in 1891.
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What did your Malagon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Hand Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malagon. 100% of Malagon men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Malagon women worked as a Hand Worker.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Malagon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malagon 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Malagon. 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 19 military records available for the last name Malagon. For the veterans among your Malagon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malagon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Malagon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Malagon in 1973 was 56, and 45 in 2004.

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