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Magenta Family History

Magenta 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: Manetta, Maenza, Agena, Agent, Menta, Amenta, Malena, Magana, Bagent

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Where is the Magenta family from?

You can see how Magenta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magenta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magenta families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Magenta families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magenta's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Magenta families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magenta 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 200 census records available for the last name Magenta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magenta 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 Magenta. 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 27 military records available for the last name Magenta. For the veterans among your Magenta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magenta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Magenta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magenta in 1967 was 73, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magenta 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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