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Magnnson Family History

Magnnson 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, Manson, Magnon, Mannion, Mannon, Makinson, Magnusson

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Where is the Magnnson family from?

You can see how Magnnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnnson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnnson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Magnnson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnnson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Magnnson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Magnnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnnson 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Magnnson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Magnnson. For the veterans among your Magnnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnnson lifespan?

Average Magnnson life expectancy in 1984 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnnson 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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