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Margard Family History

Margard 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: Maggard, Marland, Haggard, Agard, Harvard, Mallard, Gargaro, Maynard

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Where is the Margard family from?

You can see how Margard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Margard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Margard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Margard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Margard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margard 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 Margard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margard. 100% of Margard women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Margard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margard 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Margard. 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 14 military records available for the last name Margard. For the veterans among your Margard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1982, in the United States, Margard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Margard in 1961 was 56, and 65 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margard 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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