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Magsamen Family History

Magsamen Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German māgesāme ‘poppy seed’ hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who milled oil.

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


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You can see how Magsamen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magsamen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magsamen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Magsamen families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Magsamen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Magsamen families in 1880.
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What did your Magsamen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magsamen. 30% of Magsamen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Magsamen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magsamen 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Magsamen. 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 173 military records available for the last name Magsamen. For the veterans among your Magsamen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magsamen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Magsamen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Magsamen in 1966 was 63, and 55 in 2004.

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