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Magbanua Surname Meaning

Filipino: topographic name from a Hispanicized form of banwa, a word which in various languages of the Philippines means ‘town village’.

It reflects the cultural influence of Spanish colonization on local languages.

The term is often used to denote geographic locations and settlements.

The verbal and actor/agent focus affix mag- indicates an action or the one performing it.

Together, these elements highlight the interplay between language and place in Filipino identity.

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


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You can see how Magbanua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magbanua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Magbanua families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Magbanua's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Magbanua families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Magbanua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magbanua 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Magbanua. 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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There are 56 military records available for the last name Magbanua. For the veterans among your Magbanua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magbanua lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Magbanua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Magbanua in 1960 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

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