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Magann Family History

Magann Surname Meaning

Irish:: variant of McGahan with elision of the h. variant of McGann.

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


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Where is the Magann family from?

You can see how Magann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Magann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Magann families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Magann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magann families in 1911.
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What did your Magann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Magann. 100% of Magann men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Magann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magann 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Magann. 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 718 military records available for the last name Magann. For the veterans among your Magann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Magann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Magann in 1962 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magann 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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