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Margaretta Family History

Margaretta 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: Margetts, Marchetta, Cavaretta, Carabetta, Barretta, Margotta

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Where is the Margaretta family from?

You can see how Margaretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margaretta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Margaretta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Margaretta families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Margaretta's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Margaretta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margaretta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Margaretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Margaretta. 100% of Margaretta 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%

What Margaretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Margaretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margaretta 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Margaretta. 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 36 military records available for the last name Margaretta. For the veterans among your Margaretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margaretta lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Margaretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Margaretta in 1977 was 86, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margaretta 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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