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Magnian Family History

Magnian 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: Magnan, Magnin, Mannan, Mangan, Magin, Magliano, Magnon, Magnano

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Where is the Magnian family from?

You can see how Magnian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Magnian families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Magnian families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnian's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Magnian families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Magnian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnian 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Magnian. 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 1 military records available for the last name Magnian. For the veterans among your Magnian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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