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Magnat Family History

Magnat 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: Magnan, Magat, Magnant, Magyar, Mannan, Magnus, Manna, Monat, Wanat

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Where is the Magnat family from?

You can see how Magnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magnat family living in Colorado. This was about 20% of all the recorded Magnat's in USA. Colorado and 4 other states had the highest population of Magnat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magnat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Magnat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Magnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnat 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Magnat. 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 138 military records available for the last name Magnat. For the veterans among your Magnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Magnat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Magnat in 1966 was 83, and 99 in 1983.

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