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Magnam Family History

Magnam 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, Hannam, Dignam, Maga, Manas

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Where is the Magnam family from?

You can see how Magnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Magnam families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Magnam's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Magnam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnam 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 213 census records available for the last name Magnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnam 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Magnam. 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 25 military records available for the last name Magnam. For the veterans among your Magnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Magnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magnam in 1972 was 67, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnam 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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