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Marguerite Family History

Marguerite 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: Marquette, Argabrite, Arquette, Margetts, Margerum, Mangieri, Maugeri

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Where is the Marguerite family from?

You can see how Marguerite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marguerite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Marguerite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Marguerite families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marguerite's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marguerite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marguerite 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 Marguerite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marguerite. 50% of Marguerite men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Marguerite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marguerite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marguerite 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Marguerite. 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 102 military records available for the last name Marguerite. For the veterans among your Marguerite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marguerite lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Marguerite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Marguerite in 1973 was 75, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marguerite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marguerite 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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