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Magenheimer Family History

Magenheimer 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: Gegenheimer, Manheimer, Mannheimer, Misenheimer, Bodenheimer

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Where is the Magenheimer family from?

You can see how Magenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magenheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Magenheimer families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Magenheimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magenheimer families in 1880.
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What did your Magenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier and Laundry were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magenheimer. 15% of Magenheimer men worked as a Cashier and 100% of Magenheimer women worked as a Laundry.

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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

  • Cashier
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%
  • Night Watchman
    15%
  • Time Keeper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry
    100%

What Magenheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Magenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magenheimer 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Magenheimer. 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 200 military records available for the last name Magenheimer. For the veterans among your Magenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magenheimer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Magenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magenheimer in 1950 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magenheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magenheimer 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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