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Marga Family History

Marga 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: Marra, Maria, Varga, Murga, Morga, Mara, Marta, Maga, Warga, Margo

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Where is the Marga family from?

You can see how Marga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Marga families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marga's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Marga families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marga 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 Marga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marga. 56% of Marga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marga women worked as a Maid.

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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
    56%
  • Knitter
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Marga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Marga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marga 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Marga. 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 63 military records available for the last name Marga. For the veterans among your Marga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marga lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Marga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marga in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marga 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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