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Magennes Family History

Magennes 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: Magennis, Mannes, Mcginnes, Maenner, Maginnis, Macinnes, Magnus

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Where is the Magennes family from?

You can see how Magennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magennes family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Magennes family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magennes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Magennes families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Magennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magennes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Magennes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Magennes. For the veterans among your Magennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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