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Magison Family History

Magison 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: Maison, Madison, Matison, Magidson, Margison, Faison, Mason, Maimon

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Where is the Magison family from?

You can see how Magison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Magison family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Magison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magison 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 Magison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magison. 50% of Magison 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Magison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Magison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magison 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Magison. 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 35 military records available for the last name Magison. For the veterans among your Magison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magison lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Magison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Magison in 1976 was 97, and 72 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magison 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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