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Magnesen Family History

Magnesen 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: Magnusen, Arnesen, Magnuson, Magnussen, Magness, Manser, Magnus

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Where is the Magnesen family from?

You can see how Magnesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnesen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Magnesen families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Magnesen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Magnesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Magnesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnesen 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Magnesen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Magnesen. For the veterans among your Magnesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnesen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Magnesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Magnesen in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magnesen 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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