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Margarete Family History

Margarete 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: Morgante, Matarese, Marrese, Mazzarese, Morgret, Argabrite, Morgart

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Where is the Margarete family from?

You can see how Margarete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margarete family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Margarete families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Margarete families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Margarete's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Margarete families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margarete 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 342 census records available for the last name Margarete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margarete 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Margarete. 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 5 military records available for the last name Margarete. For the veterans among your Margarete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margarete lifespan?

Average Margarete life expectancy in 1979 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margarete 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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