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Magny Family History

Magny Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (Le) Magny, the name of several places in various parts of France (see Maney). This surname is also found in Haiti.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Magny family from?

You can see how Magny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magny families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Magny families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Magny's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Magny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magny. 54% of Magny men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    54%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    14%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Journalier
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magny 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Magny. 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 90 military records available for the last name Magny. For the veterans among your Magny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magny lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Magny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Magny in 1971 was 97, and 94 in 2002.

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