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Magna Family History

Magna 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: Manna, Magnan, Maga, Magda, Magana, Magno, Megna, Magni, Rana, Main

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Where is the Magna family from?

You can see how Magna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Magna families living in Northumberland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Magna's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Magna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magna. 24% of Magna men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Magna women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magna were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Magna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magna 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Magna. 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 180 military records available for the last name Magna. For the veterans among your Magna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Magna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Magna in 1966 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magna 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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