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Margaret Family History

Margaret Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Margaret which is derived via French from Greek margaritēs ‘pearl’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Margaret family from?

You can see how Margaret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margaret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Margaret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Margaret families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Margaret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Margaret families in 1891.
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What did your Margaret ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Margaret. 74% of Margaret women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Margaret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margaret 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Margaret. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Margaret. For the veterans among your Margaret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margaret lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Margaret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Margaret in 1963 was 83, and 64 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margaret 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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