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Magnes Family History

Magnes Surname Meaning

see Magnus.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Magnes family from?

You can see how Magnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magnes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Magnes families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Magnes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magnes families in 1891.
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What did your Magnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnes. 27% of Magnes men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Magnes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnes were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Magnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnes 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Magnes. 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 306 military records available for the last name Magnes. For the veterans among your Magnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Magnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magnes in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnes 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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