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Magnani Family History

Magnani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Magnano.

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


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Where is the Magnani family from?

You can see how Magnani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnani family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Magnani family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnani's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Magnani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnani 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 Magnani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnani. 24% of Magnani men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Magnani women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnani were Proprietor and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Magnani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magnani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnani 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Magnani. 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 972 military records available for the last name Magnani. For the veterans among your Magnani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnani lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Magnani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Magnani in 1946 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnani 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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