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Margara Family History

Margara 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: Barbara, Marra, Vergara, Malara, Gargaro, Madara, Massara, Marsala

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Where is the Margara family from?

You can see how Margara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margara family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Margara families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Margara family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Margara's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Margara families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margara 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 Margara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margara. 100% of Margara 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Margara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margara 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Margara. 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 8 military records available for the last name Margara. For the veterans among your Margara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margara lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Margara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Margara in 1967 was 80, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margara 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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