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Magnunson Family History

Magnunson 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: Magnuson, Magnusson, Magnussen, Magnusen, Magnus, Manson, Magnon

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Magnunson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Magnunson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnunson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Magnunson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Magnunson. For the veterans among your Magnunson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnunson lifespan?

Average Magnunson life expectancy in 1985 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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