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Maglaya Family History

Maglaya 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: Malara, Magley, Malay, Magana, Magaha, Mataya, Maclay, Manley, Magyar

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Where is the Maglaya family from?

You can see how Maglaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maglaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maglaya family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Maglaya's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Maglaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maglaya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maglaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bus Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maglaya. 43% of Maglaya men worked as a Bus Boy. .

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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

  • Bus Boy
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Waiter
    29%
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What Maglaya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Maglaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maglaya 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Maglaya. 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 24 military records available for the last name Maglaya. For the veterans among your Maglaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maglaya lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maglaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maglaya in 1965 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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