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Magnette Family History

Magnette 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, Minette, Majette, Malette, Magnotta, Monette, Mayette

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Where is the Magnette family from?

You can see how Magnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Magnette family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnette's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Magnette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Magnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnette 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Magnette. 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 25 military records available for the last name Magnette. For the veterans among your Magnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnette lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Magnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Magnette in 1968 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnette 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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