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Magnie Family History

Magnie 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: Magie, Magnin, Magni, Mannie, Marie, Maggio, Magnus, Manis, Magnan

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Where is the Magnie family from?

You can see how Magnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Magnie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Magnie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Magnie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnie 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 Magnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cloth Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnie. 43% of Magnie men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Magnie women worked as a Cloth Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnie were Weaver and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cloth Inspector
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Magnie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Magnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnie 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Magnie. 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 66 military records available for the last name Magnie. For the veterans among your Magnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Magnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magnie in 1975 was 67, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magnie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnie 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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