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Magneson Family History

Magneson 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, Margeson, Manson, Arneson, Lageson, Matteson, Magnon

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Where is the Magneson family from?

You can see how Magneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magneson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Magneson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Magneson families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Magneson's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Magneson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magneson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magneson. 50% of Magneson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Magneson women worked as a Clerk. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Magneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magneson 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Magneson. 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 168 military records available for the last name Magneson. For the veterans among your Magneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magneson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Magneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Magneson in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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