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Magelsen Family History

Magelsen 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: Mogensen, Axelsen, Magnusen, Elsen, Melson, Margeson, Engelson

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Where is the Magelsen family from?

You can see how Magelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magelsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magelsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Magelsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Magelsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magelsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Magelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magelsen 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Magelsen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Magelsen. For the veterans among your Magelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magelsen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Magelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Magelsen in 1993 was 79, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magelsen 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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