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Margaitis Family History

Margaitis 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: Moraitis, Masaitis, Martis, Margetts, Arvanitis, Margolis, Maniatis

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Where is the Margaitis family from?

You can see how Margaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margaitis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Margaitis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Margaitis families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Margaitis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Margaitis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Margaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margaitis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Margaitis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Margaitis. For the veterans among your Margaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margaitis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Margaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Margaitis in 1960 was 36, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margaitis 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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