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Origins of the Magnuson surname

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About the Magnusons

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Where do most Magnusons live?

In 1921, most Magnusons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Magnusons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 70 records for the Magnuson surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Magnusons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Magnusons.

What are the most common Magnuson first names?

  • John
  • Carl
  • Anna
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Magnusons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Magnusons in 1921
Bookkeepers And Cashiers

1

Hawker

1

Living On Her Own Means

1

Secretaries

1

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

1

Common Male occupations for Magnusons in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

12

Tinsmiths

12

General Farmers

11

Able Seaman

8

Farm Hands

7

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