Magnussen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Magnussen

What does the name Magnussen mean?

As a surname, Magnussen is derived from the Scandinavian personal name Magnus. The name was born by King of Norway Magnus the Good, who died in 1047. It made its way to Britain through the Danish invasions of Northeastern Britain.

Early Origins of the Magnussen family

The surname Magnussen was first found in Shetland, where they held a family seat in their territories in the Orkneys. The Viking influence of northern Scotland developed as a stepping stone to Iceland from Scandinavia. Many Viking expeditions were started from the Orkneys and the northern tip. Rollo, first Duke of Normandy, started his conquest of that part of France as an expeditionary from here. Hugo Magnus was found at 1114. Later the name was found in Cortance, Aberdeen in the 17th century.

Early History of the Magnussen family

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Magnussen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Magnus, Manus, MacVanish, Magnusson, Magnuson, Magnos, Magnes, Magnusson, Magnuss, MacVinish, McWeynish, MacVinis and many more.

Early Notables of the Magnussen family

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Migration of the Magnussen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles Magnus, who was recorded in 1782 as being a British deserter in the American Revolution. Alexander Magnus, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1806.

Contemporary Notables of the name Magnussen (post 1700) +

Karen Magnussen (b. 1952), Canadian figure skater, silver medalist in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics, and the World Figure Skating Champion in 1973

Historic Events for the Magnussen family +

SS Norge

Miss Anna Josefine Magnussen (1887-1904), Norwegian passenger who was aboard the ship "SS Norge" when she ran aground and sunk on 28th June 1904, she died