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Magnano Family History

Magnano Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name from the mainly northern regional term magnano magnàn ‘smith’ or ‘traveling tinker’.

Compare French Magnan.

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


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Where is the Magnano family from?

You can see how Magnano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Magnano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Magnano families living in Connecticut. This was about 31% of all the recorded Magnano's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Magnano families in 1920.
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What did your Magnano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnano. 48% of Magnano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Magnano women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnano were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    48%
  • Coal Loader
    18%
  • Musician
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Magnano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Magnano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnano 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Magnano. 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 329 military records available for the last name Magnano. For the veterans among your Magnano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnano lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Magnano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Magnano in 1958 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnano 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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