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Magney Family History

Magney 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: Magley, Marney, Cagney, Maney, Mauney, Magner, Matney, Manney, Manley

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Where is the Magney family from?

You can see how Magney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Magney families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Magney's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Magney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magney 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 Magney ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magney 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Magney. 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 113 military records available for the last name Magney. For the veterans among your Magney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Magney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Magney in 1959 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magney 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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