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Magner Family History

Magner Surname Meaning

Irish and Norse: from a pet form of the Norse personal name Magnus Gaelicized as Maingnéir in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Magner family from?

You can see how Magner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Magner families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Magner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magner families in 1891.
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What did your Magner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Blast Furnaceman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Magner. 100% of Magner men worked as a Blast Furnaceman and 84% of Magner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Blast Furnaceman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Paid Domestic
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Magner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Magner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magner 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Magner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Magner. For the veterans among your Magner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Magner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magner in 1950 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magner 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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