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Mogenson Family History

Mogenson 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: Hogenson, Mogensen, Sorenson, Morgensen, Mortenson, Rosenson, Monson

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Where is the Mogenson family from?

You can see how Mogenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mogenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mogenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mogenson family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Mogenson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mogenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mogenson 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 Mogenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mogenson. 44% of Mogenson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

What Mogenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mogenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mogenson 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Mogenson. 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 84 military records available for the last name Mogenson. For the veterans among your Mogenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mogenson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mogenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mogenson in 1958 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mogenson 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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