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Magnant Family History

Magnant Surname Meaning

French: variant of Magnan and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Magnant family from?

You can see how Magnant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Magnant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Magnant families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Magnant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magnant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnant 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 Magnant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnant. 32% of Magnant men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Magnant women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnant were Farmer and Weaver.

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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
    32%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Private
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Weaver
    34%

What Magnant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magnant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnant 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Magnant. 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 178 military records available for the last name Magnant. For the veterans among your Magnant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnant lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Magnant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magnant in 1960 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magnant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnant 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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