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Margetson Family History

Margetson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English female personal name Margaret (see Margrett) + the patronymic marker -son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Margetson family from?

You can see how Margetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margetson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Margetson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Margetson families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Margetson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Margetson families in 1891.
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What did your Margetson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Margetson. 30% of Margetson men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Margetson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Margetson were Collier Heavy Worker and House Wife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Cowman
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer
    10%
  • Collier Heavy Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • House Wife
    3%

What Margetson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Margetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margetson 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Margetson. 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 300 military records available for the last name Margetson. For the veterans among your Margetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margetson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Margetson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Margetson in 1962 was 68, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margetson 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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