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Margall Family History

Margall Surname 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: Argall, Marshall, Mayhall, Mangal, Magill, Martell, Darnall, Morrall

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Where is the Margall family from?

You can see how Margall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Margall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Margall family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Margall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Margall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Margall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margall 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Margall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Margall. For the veterans among your Margall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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