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Magnisson Family History

Magnisson 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: Magnusson, Magnuson, Magnussen, Magidson, Maison, Manson, Masson

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Where is the Magnisson family from?

You can see how Magnisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnisson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnisson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Magnisson family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnisson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Magnisson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Magnisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnisson 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Magnisson. 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 military records available for the last name Magnisson. For the veterans among your Magnisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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