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Magdalen Family History

Magdalen 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: Magdaleno, Maddalena, Magsamen, Maudlin, Madan, Marden, Magnan

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Where is the Magdalen family from?

You can see how Magdalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magdalen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magdalen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Magdalen families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Magdalen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Magdalen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magdalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magdalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magdalen. 100% of Magdalen women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Magdalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Magdalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magdalen 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Magdalen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Magdalen. For the veterans among your Magdalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magdalen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Magdalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Magdalen in 1967 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

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