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Marguess Family History

Marguess 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: Marquess, Marques, Margulis, Magness, Marquiss, Bauguess, Marquis

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Where is the Marguess family from?

You can see how Marguess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marguess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marguess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Marguess families living in Alabama. This was about 54% of all the recorded Marguess's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Marguess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marguess 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 Marguess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marguess. 100% of Marguess men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marguess women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Marguess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Marguess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marguess 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Marguess. 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 22 military records available for the last name Marguess. For the veterans among your Marguess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marguess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Marguess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marguess in 1966 was 92, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marguess 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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