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Margette Family History

Margette 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, Marzette, Marlette, Parlette, Majette, Hargett, Marotte

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Where is the Margette family from?

You can see how Margette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Margette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Margette families living in Mississippi. This was about 14% of all the recorded Margette's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Margette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margette 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 Margette ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Margette. 100% of Margette 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 Margette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Margette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margette 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Margette. 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 10 military records available for the last name Margette. For the veterans among your Margette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margette lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Margette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Margette in 1973 was 70, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Margette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margette 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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