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Magens Family History

Magens 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: Mages, Hagens, Magers, Hagen, Mayen, Magnus, Mares, Mains, Mates

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Where is the Magens family from?

You can see how Magens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Magens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Magens family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Magens's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Magens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magens 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 Magens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magens. 100% of Magens men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Magens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Magens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magens 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Magens. 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 Magens. For the veterans among your Magens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Magens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Magens in 1973 was 74, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magens 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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