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Magnett Family History

Magnett 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: Manetta, Garnett, Barnett, Minett, Arnett, Carnett, Basnett, Magnotta

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Where is the Magnett family from?

You can see how Magnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Magnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Magnett family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnett's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Magnett families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnett 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 Magnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magnett. 31% of Magnett men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Road Construction
    16%

What Magnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Magnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnett 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Magnett. 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 62 military records available for the last name Magnett. For the veterans among your Magnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Magnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Magnett in 1960 was 83, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magnett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnett 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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