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Magnin Family History

Magnin Surname Meaning

French: variant of Magnan.

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


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Where is the Magnin family from?

You can see how Magnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Magnin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Magnin families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Magnin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Magnin families in 1891.
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What did your Magnin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Magnin. 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 296 military records available for the last name Magnin. For the veterans among your Magnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Magnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Magnin in 1961 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnin 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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