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Magmuson Family History

Magmuson 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: Magnuson, Magnusson, Magidson, Markuson, Magnusen, Rasmuson, Samson

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Where is the Magmuson family from?

You can see how Magmuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magmuson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Magmuson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Magmuson families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Magmuson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Magmuson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Magmuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magmuson 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Magmuson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Magmuson. For the veterans among your Magmuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magmuson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1968, in the United States, Magmuson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Magmuson in 1964 was 77, and 65 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magmuson 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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