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Magnah Family History

Magnah 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: Magnan, Magyar, Mannan, Magnus, Manna, Maga, Manas, Manak, Magnon

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Where is the Magnah family from?

You can see how Magnah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Magnah families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnah's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Magnah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnah 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 65 census records available for the last name Magnah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnah 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Magnah. 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 12 military records available for the last name Magnah. For the veterans among your Magnah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Magnah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Magnah in 1965 was 76, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnah 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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