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Magaletta Family History

Magaletta Name 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: Maletta, Manetta, Lauletta, Marchetta, Malatesta, Malette, Casaletto

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Where is the Magaletta family from?

You can see how Magaletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magaletta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Magaletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Magaletta families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Magaletta's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Magaletta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magaletta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magaletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Builder and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magaletta. 34% of Magaletta men worked as a Builder and 100% of Magaletta women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Builder
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Magaletta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Magaletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magaletta 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Magaletta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Magaletta. For the veterans among your Magaletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magaletta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Magaletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Magaletta in 1961 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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