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Maignan Family History

Maignan Surname Meaning

French: variant of Magnan. It is also common in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Maignan family from?

You can see how Maignan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maignan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maignan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Maignan families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Maignan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Maignan families in 1911.
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What did your Maignan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maignan. 50% of Maignan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

What Maignan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Maignan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maignan 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Maignan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Maignan. For the veterans among your Maignan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maignan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Maignan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maignan in 1970 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maignan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maignan 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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