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Magnitsky Family History

Magnitsky 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: Rudnitsky, Malinsky, Savitsky, Krenitsky, Magnus, Manis, Levitsky

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Where is the Magnitsky family from?

You can see how Magnitsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnitsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magnitsky family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnitsky's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Magnitsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnitsky 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 Magnitsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magnitsky. 50% of Magnitsky 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
    50%
  • Milliner
    50%

What Magnitsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Magnitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnitsky 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Magnitsky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Magnitsky. For the veterans among your Magnitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnitsky lifespan?

Average Magnitsky life expectancy in 1972 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magnitsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnitsky 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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