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Margaretes Family History

Margaretes 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: Margetts, Maratea, Morgante, Matarese, Marrese, Mazzarese, Morgret

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Where is the Margaretes family from?

You can see how Margaretes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margaretes family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Margaretes families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Margaretes's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Margaretes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Margaretes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margaretes 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Margaretes. 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 13 military records available for the last name Margaretes. For the veterans among your Margaretes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margaretes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Margaretes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Margaretes in 1976 was 83, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margaretes 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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