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Magnane Family History

Magnane Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Magnan, Magnano, Magnani, Magnone, Magnant, Mannan, Manne, Mignone

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Where is the Magnane family from?

You can see how Magnane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Magnane families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Magnane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magnane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magnane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magnane. 100% of Magnane men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Magnane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Magnane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnane 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Magnane. 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 9 military records available for the last name Magnane. For the veterans among your Magnane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnane lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Magnane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magnane in 1971 was 54, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnane 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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