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Magner Family History

Magner Name Meaning

Irish and Norse: from a pet form of the Norse personal name Magnus Gaelicized as Maingnéir in Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Magley, Mainer, Wapner, Maner, Mager, Hagner, Manner, Agner, Wagner

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Where is the Magner family from?

You can see how Magner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Magner families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Magner's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Magner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magner. 67% of Magner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Cook
    34%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Magner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magner 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Magner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Magner. For the veterans among your Magner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Magner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magner in 1950 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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