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Magelssen Family History

Magelssen 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: Magnussen, Lagesse, Hagelstein, Mogensen, Markussen, Marcussen

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Where is the Magelssen family from?

You can see how Magelssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magelssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Magelssen families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Magelssen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Magelssen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magelssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magelssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magelssen. 50% of Magelssen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Cament Finisher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Magelssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magelssen 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 Magelssen. 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 72 military records available for the last name Magelssen. For the veterans among your Magelssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magelssen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Magelssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Magelssen in 1966 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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