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Magedanz Family History

Magedanz 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: Madan, Magnan, Hageman, Hagemann, Madani, Maikranz, Magliano

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Where is the Magedanz family from?

You can see how Magedanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magedanz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magedanz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Magedanz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Magedanz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Magedanz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magedanz 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 Magedanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magedanz. 46% of Magedanz 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farming
    19%

What Magedanz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Magedanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magedanz 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Magedanz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Magedanz. For the veterans among your Magedanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magedanz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Magedanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Magedanz in 1966 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magedanz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magedanz 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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