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Magdiel Family History

Magdiel 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: Mandel, Magill, Magel, Madill, Maciel, Magie, Cardiel, Marciel

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Where is the Magdiel family from?

You can see how Magdiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magdiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Magdiel families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Magdiel's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Magdiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magdiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magdiel ancestors do for a living?

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

What Magdiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Magdiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magdiel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Magdiel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Magdiel. For the veterans among your Magdiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magdiel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Magdiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magdiel in 1962 was 83, and 86 in 2002.

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