Magley Family History

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Magley Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German and Swiss German Mäg(g)li, from the Germanic personal name Macco, Makko, a pet form of a compound name with the initial element mag- ‘kinsman’. Compare North German Mack.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dagley, Makley, Manley, Cagley, Maley, Wagley, Bagley, Fagley, Massey

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Magley Family Origin

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Magley Family Occupations

What did your Magley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Magley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Farmer

    26%

  • Carpenter

    9%

  • Laborer

    9%

  • Blacksmith

    6%

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In 1880, Farmer, Carpenter and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Magley. A less common occupation for the Magley family was Blacksmith. The most common Magley occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Magley's were Farmers.

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Magley Historical Records

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Magley Life Expectancy

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