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Magnan Family History

Magnan Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a traveling tinker or locksmith Old French ma(i)gna(i)n literally ‘worker’ from a Late Latin derivative of machina ‘work trade’ earlier ‘contrivance device’.

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Italian (northern): variant of Magnano or Magnani.

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


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Where is the Magnan family from?

You can see how Magnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magnan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Magnan families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Magnan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magnan families in 1891.
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What did your Magnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magnan. 100% of Magnan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Magnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnan 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 Magnan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Magnan. For the veterans among your Magnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Magnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Magnan in 1956 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnan 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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