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Magnon Family History

Magnon Surname Meaning

French: from the Old French oblique case of the ancient Germanic personal name Magino a short form of compound names based on the element magan ‘strength might’.

From a pet form of the personal name Magne from Latin Magnus (see Magnus).

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


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Where is the Magnon family from?

You can see how Magnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Magnon family living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Magnon's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Magnon families in 1891.
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What did your Magnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnon. 24% of Magnon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Magnon women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnon were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnon 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Magnon. 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 375 military records available for the last name Magnon. For the veterans among your Magnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Magnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Magnon in 1959 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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