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Magnien Family History

Magnien 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: Magnin, Marien, Magnan, Manier, Magin, Manninen, Magnon, Magner

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Where is the Magnien family from?

You can see how Magnien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Magnien families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Magnien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magnien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magnien ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Teacher Of French was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magnien. 100% of Magnien women worked as a Teacher Of French. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Teacher Of French
    100%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Magnien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnien 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Magnien. 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 22 military records available for the last name Magnien. For the veterans among your Magnien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnien lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Magnien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Magnien in 1969 was 79, and 83 in 1990.

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