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Magne Family History

Magne 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: Manne, Maine, Mayne, Gagne, Mane, Maune, Magner, Magno, Magie, Magee

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Where is the Magne family from?

You can see how Magne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Magne families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Magne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magne 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 Magne ancestors do for a living?

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

What Magne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magne 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Magne. 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 396 military records available for the last name Magne. For the veterans among your Magne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magne lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Magne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Magne in 1940 was 41, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magne 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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