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Magnetti Family History

Magnetti 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: Magnotti, Manetta, Magnotta, Monetti, Mazzetti, Massetti, Minetti

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Where is the Magnetti family from?

You can see how Magnetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnetti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Magnetti families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Magnetti's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Magnetti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnetti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magnetti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magnetti. 25% of Magnetti men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Magnetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnetti 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Magnetti. 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 61 military records available for the last name Magnetti. For the veterans among your Magnetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnetti lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Magnetti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magnetti in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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