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Magnia Family History

Magnia 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: Magnin, Magni, Mania, Maggio, Magnus, Manis, Manna, Maria, Magnan

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Where is the Magnia family from?

You can see how Magnia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magnia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Magnia families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Magnia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magnia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnia 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 Magnia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Magnia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Magnia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnia 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Magnia. 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 14 military records available for the last name Magnia. For the veterans among your Magnia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Magnia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magnia in 1970 was 54, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnia 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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