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Magson Family History

Magson Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Magge (a pet form of either Margery or Margaret, see Madge) + -son.

It sometimes interchanges with Megson which is of related origin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Magson family from?

You can see how Magson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 189 Magson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Magson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Magson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Magson. 20% of Magson men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Magson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magson were Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    15%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Electrical Engineer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Magson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magson 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Magson. 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 483 military records available for the last name Magson. For the veterans among your Magson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Magson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Magson in 1959 was 47, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magson 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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