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Magnet Family History

Magnet 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: Magner, Mallet, Magnus, Agnew, Magnan, Manne, Wagner, Mager, Mannes

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Where is the Magnet family from?

You can see how Magnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Magnet families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Magnet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magnet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnet 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 Magnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magnet. 100% of Magnet 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Magnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Magnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnet 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Magnet. 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 335 military records available for the last name Magnet. For the veterans among your Magnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Magnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Magnet in 1963 was 67, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magnet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnet 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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