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Magners Family History

Magners 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: Manners, Magner, Magers, Magness, Maners, Magnus, Wagner, Matters

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Where is the Magners family from?

You can see how Magners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magners family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Magners families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Magners family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magners's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Magners families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magners 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 Magners ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magners. 100% of Magners 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 Magners family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Magners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magners 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Magners. 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 37 military records available for the last name Magners. For the veterans among your Magners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magners lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Magners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Magners in 1966 was 46, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magners

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magners 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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