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Margalus Family History

Margalus 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: Margolis, Margulis, Marsalis, Maras, Magnus, Margetts, Margerum

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Where is the Margalus family from?

You can see how Margalus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margalus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Margalus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Margalus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Margalus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margalus 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 51 census records available for the last name Margalus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margalus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Margalus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Margalus. For the veterans among your Margalus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margalus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Margalus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Margalus in 1971 was 70, and 61 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margalus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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