Origins of the Magnus surname

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    In 1921, most Magnuses lived in london

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    1,700 Magnus Travel & migration records
    2,300 Magnuses found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Magnus first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Magnuses

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    Commmon female occupations for Magnuses in 1921

    Tailoress

    12

    Dressmaker

    9

    Cigar Maker

    8

    Private Means

    8

    No Occupation

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Magnuses in 1921

    Shipwright

    23

    General Dealer

    16

    Cigar Maker

    15

    Clothier

    10

    Clerk

    9

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