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Magnall Family History

Magnall Surname Meaning

irregularly anglicized form of Mac Con Uladh see McNaul.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Magnall family from?

You can see how Magnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Magnall families living in Lancashire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Magnall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magnall families in 1891.
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What did your Magnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Magnall. 100% of Magnall men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 58% of Magnall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Cotton Weaver
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnall 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Magnall. 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 144 military records available for the last name Magnall. For the veterans among your Magnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Magnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Magnall in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnall 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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