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Magnotta Family History

Magnotta Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a diminutive of Magna a feminine form of Magno

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


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Where is the Magnotta family from?

You can see how Magnotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnotta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnotta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Magnotta family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnotta's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Magnotta families in 1880.
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What did your Magnotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnotta. 20% of Magnotta men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Magnotta women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnotta were Stone Mason and At Home.

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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
    20%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Shoemaker
    10%
  • Stone Mason
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Factory Worker
    20%
  • At Home
    20%

What Magnotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Magnotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnotta 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Magnotta. 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 264 military records available for the last name Magnotta. For the veterans among your Magnotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnotta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Magnotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Magnotta in 1961 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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