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Magenor Family History

Magenor 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: Agnor, Mager, Menor, Maynor, Magnon, Mareno, Magner, Hagenow, Magno

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Where is the Magenor family from?

You can see how Magenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magenor family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Magenor family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Magenor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magenor families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Magenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magenor 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Magenor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Magenor. For the veterans among your Magenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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