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Magno Family History

Magno Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Magno from Latin Magnus (see Magnus).

Nickname from magno (from Latin magnus) ‘big’ in a social, moral or physical sense.

Habitational name from any of the places called Magno, for example in Brescia province.

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


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Where is the Magno family from?

You can see how Magno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Magno family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magno's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Magno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magno 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 Magno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magno. 54% of Magno men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Magno women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magno were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    54%
  • Tailor
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magno 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Magno. 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 876 military records available for the last name Magno. For the veterans among your Magno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magno lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Magno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Magno in 1942 was 34, and 68 in 2004.

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