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Magen Family History

Magen 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: Hagen, Mayen, Mager, Maren, Magin, Maben, Mogen, Magel, Ragen, Magan

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Where is the Magen family from?

You can see how Magen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Magen families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Magen's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Magen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magen 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 Magen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magen. 20% of Magen men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Magen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magen were Waiter and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Magen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magen 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Magen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Magen. For the veterans among your Magen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Magen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magen in 1960 was 56, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magen 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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