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Margaretz Family History

Margaretz 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: Morgret, Marantz, Morgart, Maggart, Garret, Barrett, Martz, Margetts

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Where is the Margaretz family from?

You can see how Margaretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margaretz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Margaretz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Margaretz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Margaretz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margaretz 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 21 census records available for the last name Margaretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margaretz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Margaretz. 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 Margaretz. For the veterans among your Margaretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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