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Magidson Family History

Magidson Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): patronymic from Magid.

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


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Where is the Magidson family from?

You can see how Magidson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magidson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Magidson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Magidson families living in California. This was about 18% of all the recorded Magidson's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Magidson families in 1920.
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What did your Magidson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magidson. 25% of Magidson men worked as a Proprietor and 56% of Magidson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magidson were Manager and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Magidson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Magidson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magidson 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Magidson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Magidson. For the veterans among your Magidson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magidson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Magidson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Magidson in 1959 was 38, and 60 in 2004.

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