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Magirl Family History

Magirl 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: Magill, Mair, Maire, Mcgill, Mager, Magin, Magel, Madill, Maciel

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Where is the Magirl family from?

You can see how Magirl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magirl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magirl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Magirl families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Magirl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Magirl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magirl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magirl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Magirl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magirl 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Magirl. 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 25 military records available for the last name Magirl. For the veterans among your Magirl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magirl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Magirl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Magirl in 1963 was 78, and 52 in 2002.

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