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Migdal Name Meaning

Polish (Migdał) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Migdał): from migdał ‘almond’ (from Greek amygdalon) probably a metonymic occupational name for an almond seller. As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mindel, Milian, Wigdahl, Mittal, Sigal, Mihal, Zindel, Mina, Mical

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Where is the Migdal family from?

You can see how Migdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Migdal families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Migdal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Migdal families in 1920.
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What did your Migdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Migdal. 19% of Migdal men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Migdal women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Migdal were Farmer and Typist. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Butcher
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Typist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Migdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migdal 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Migdal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 244 military records available for the last name Migdal. For the veterans among your Migdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migdal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Migdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Migdal in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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