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Magnas Family History

Magnas 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: Magnus, Magnan, Manas, Magas, Magyar, Maras, Minas, Mannan, Manis

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Where is the Magnas family from?

You can see how Magnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magnas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Magnas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magnas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnas 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 Magnas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magnas. 100% of Magnas men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Magnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnas 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 Magnas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Magnas. For the veterans among your Magnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnas lifespan?

Average Magnas life expectancy in 1981 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnas 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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