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Margoles Family History

Margoles Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Margolis, Margolies, Margolin, Marsolek, Margulies, Margulis, Mangold

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Where is the Margoles family from?

You can see how Margoles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margoles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Margoles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Margoles families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Margoles's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Margoles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margoles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margoles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Margoles. 100% of Margoles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Margoles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margoles 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Margoles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Margoles. For the veterans among your Margoles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margoles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Margoles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Margoles in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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