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Magnusen Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a very rare Danish and Norwegian variant) of Danish and Norwegian Magnussen .

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


Similar surnames: Magnuson, Magnussen, Munsen, Magnus, Mathisen, Mogensen, Mattsen

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Where is the Magnusen family from?

You can see how Magnusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnusen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Magnusen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Magnusen families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Magnusen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magnusen families in 1891.
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What did your Magnusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnusen. 18% of Magnusen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Magnusen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnusen were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    18%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magnusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnusen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Magnusen. 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 272 military records available for the last name Magnusen. For the veterans among your Magnusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnusen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Magnusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Magnusen in 1948 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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