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Migdal Family History

Migdal Surname Meaning

Polish (Migdał) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Migdał): from migdał ‘almond’ (from Greek amygdalon) probably a metonymic occupational name for an almond seller.

As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial.

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


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Where is the Migdal family from?

You can see how Migdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Migdal families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Migdal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Migdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migdal 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 Migdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wholesale Poultry egg (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Migdal. 100% of Migdal men worked as a Wholesale Poultry egg (master) and 100% of Migdal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wholesale Poultry egg (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Migdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migdal 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Migdal. 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 244 military records available for the last name Migdal. For the veterans among your Migdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migdal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Migdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Migdal in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migdal 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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