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Magnussen Family History

Magnussen Surname Meaning

Danish Norwegian and North German: patronymic from the personal name Magnus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Magnussen family from?

You can see how Magnussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnussen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnussen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Magnussen families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Magnussen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magnussen families in 1891.
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What did your Magnussen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magnussen. 100% of Magnussen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Magnussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnussen 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Magnussen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Magnussen. For the veterans among your Magnussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnussen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Magnussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Magnussen in 1960 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnussen 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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