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Magener Family History

Magener 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: Magner, Wagener, Wagner, Mager, Manner, Mariner, Capener, Matzner

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Where is the Magener family from?

You can see how Magener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magener family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Magener's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Magener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magener 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 68 census records available for the last name Magener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magener 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Magener. 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 50 military records available for the last name Magener. For the veterans among your Magener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magener lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Magener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Magener in 1986 was 95, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magener 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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