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Margarit Family History

Margarit 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: Morgart, Maggart, Markwardt, Margerum, Harari, Maugeri, Taggart

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Where is the Margarit family from?

You can see how Margarit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margarit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Margarit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Margarit family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Margarit's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Margarit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margarit 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 Margarit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margarit. 100% of Margarit men worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Margarit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Margarit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margarit 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Margarit. 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 53 military records available for the last name Margarit. For the veterans among your Margarit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margarit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Margarit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Margarit in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Margarit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margarit 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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