Magelsen Family History

Magelsen 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: Mogensen, Axelsen, Magnusen, Elsen, Melson, Margeson, Engelson, Hagele, Magley, Haselden

440	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
4	Military Records
81	Immigration Records
71	Census and Voter Lists
190	Member Trees

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Where is the Magelsen family from?

You can see how Magelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magelsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Magelsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Magelsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Magelsen families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magelsen 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 Magelsen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 71 census records available for the last name Magelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magelsen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Magelsen. 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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Military Records

There are 4 military records available for the last name Magelsen. For the veterans among your Magelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magelsen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Magelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Magelsen in 1993 was 79, and 81 in 1994.

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Magelsen Surname Meaning

Where is the Magelsen family from?

What Magelsen family records will you find?

What is the average Magelsen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Magelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Magelsen in 1993 was 79, and 81 in 1994.

Magelsen Family History

Magelsen Surname Meaning

786 record(s) for Magelsen

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What is the average Magelsen lifespan?

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Magelsen Surname Meaning

786 record(s) for Magelsen

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Where is the Magelsen family from?

What Magelsen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Magelsen family history

What is the average Magelsen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Magelsen family tree

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