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Magane Family History

Magane Surname 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: Magan, Magana, Magann, Fagan, Madan, Agate, Mangan, Pagan, Mangano

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Where is the Magane family from?

You can see how Magane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Magane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Magane family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Magane's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Magane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magane. 50% of Magane men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Magane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Magane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magane 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Magane. 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 50 military records available for the last name Magane. For the veterans among your Magane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magane lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Magane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Magane in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magane ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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