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Migal Family History

Migal 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: Mihal, Migdal, Migl, Mical, Miga, Wigal, Sigal, Mital, Gal, Mill

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Where is the Migal family from?

You can see how Migal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Migal families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Migal families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Migal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Migal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Migal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migal 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Migal. 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 18 military records available for the last name Migal. For the veterans among your Migal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Migal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Migal in 1970 was 59, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migal 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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