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Magnusson Family History

Magnusson Surname Meaning

Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Magnus.

Americanized form of Danish, Norwegian, or North German Magnussen.

A cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Magnusson family from?

You can see how Magnusson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnusson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnusson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Magnusson families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Magnusson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magnusson families in 1891.
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What did your Magnusson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 24,000 immigration records available for the last name Magnusson. 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 Magnusson. For the veterans among your Magnusson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnusson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Magnusson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Magnusson in 1960 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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