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Magnell Family History

Magnell 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: Marnell, Bagnell, Mansell, Carnell, Maxwell, Darnell, Bagwell

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Where is the Magnell family from?

You can see how Magnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Magnell families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Magnell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnell 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 Magnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magnell. 34% of Magnell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Medical Doctor
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

What Magnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnell 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Magnell. 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 140 military records available for the last name Magnell. For the veterans among your Magnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Magnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Magnell in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnell 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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