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Magnard Family History

Magnard Name 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: Maynard, Gagnard, Manard, Maggard, Mainard, Magyar, Haggard, Agard

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Where is the Magnard family from?

You can see how Magnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Magnard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Magnard family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magnard's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Magnard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magnard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnard. 60% of Magnard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Magnard women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Magnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnard 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Magnard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Magnard. For the veterans among your Magnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Magnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Magnard in 1973 was 80, and 90 in 1992.

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