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Magnay Family History

Magnay Surname Meaning

irregular anglicization of Mac Niadh see McNee.

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


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Where is the Magnay family from?

You can see how Magnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnay family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Magnay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Magnay families living in Cumberland. This was about 34% of all the recorded Magnay's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Magnay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magnay. 88% of Magnay 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
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnay 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Magnay. 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 146 military records available for the last name Magnay. For the veterans among your Magnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnay lifespan?

Average Magnay life expectancy in 1993 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnay 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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