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Maganson Family History

Maganson Name 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: Manson, Mcgannon, Magnon, Ganson, Hoganson, Hakanson, Magallon

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Where is the Maganson family from?

You can see how Maganson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maganson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maganson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Maganson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Maganson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Maganson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maganson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maganson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maganson. 100% of Maganson men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Maganson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maganson 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Maganson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Maganson. For the veterans among your Maganson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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