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Magrane Family History

Magrane Surname Meaning

from Mag Raighne an alternative short form of Mag Raghnaill see McGrane and McReynolds.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Magrane family from?

You can see how Magrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magrane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Magrane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Magrane families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magrane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magrane families in 1891.
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What did your Magrane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magrane. 30% of Magrane men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Magrane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magrane 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Magrane. 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 333 military records available for the last name Magrane. For the veterans among your Magrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magrane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Magrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Magrane in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magrane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magrane 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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