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Magda Family History

Magda Name Meaning

Polish Slovak and Hungarian: from the female personal name Magda a short form of Slavic Magdalena Hungarian Magdolna (see Maudlin ).

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


Similar surnames: Manda, Mara, Rada, Gajda, Marta, Mata, Maggs, Mand, Vajda, Maggi

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Where is the Magda family from?

You can see how Magda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Magda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Magda families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Magda's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Magda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magda. 100% of Magda men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magda 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Magda. 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 542 military records available for the last name Magda. For the veterans among your Magda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magda lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Magda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magda in 1949 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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