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Margareten Family History

Margareten 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: Garten, Baumgarten, Margetts, Margeson, Maratea, Morgante, Matarese

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Where is the Margareten family from?

You can see how Margareten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margareten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Margareten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Margareten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Margareten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margareten 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 74 census records available for the last name Margareten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margareten 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Margareten. 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 20 military records available for the last name Margareten. For the veterans among your Margareten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margareten lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Margareten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Margareten in 1980 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margareten 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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