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Magarell Family History

Magarell Surname 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: Mackrell, Mandrell, Mansell, Agarwal, Maxwell, Bagwell, Cantrell

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Where is the Magarell family from?

You can see how Magarell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magarell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magarell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Magarell families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Magarell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Magarell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magarell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magarell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spreader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magarell. 34% of Magarell men worked as a Spreader.

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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

  • Spreader
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Magarell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Magarell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magarell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Magarell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Magarell. For the veterans among your Magarell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magarell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Magarell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Magarell in 1961 was 36, and 86 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magarell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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