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Magnifico Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): nickname from magnifico ‘magnificent’ used as a respectful term of address for a senior administrator dean etc. and also bestowed as an omen or well-wishing name.

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


Similar surnames: Maggio, Pacifico, Antico, Maniaci, Maglio, Mancino, Manco, Mannarino

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Where is the Magnifico family from?

You can see how Magnifico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnifico family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Magnifico families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Magnifico's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magnifico families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnifico surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magnifico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnifico. 64% of Magnifico men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Magnifico women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnifico were Ash Collector and Graduate Nurse. .

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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
    64%
  • Mason
    19%
  • Ash Collector
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Graduate Nurse
    40%
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Magnifico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnifico 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Magnifico. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 230 military records available for the last name Magnifico. For the veterans among your Magnifico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnifico lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Magnifico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Magnifico in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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