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Margaritis Family History

Margaritis Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Margaritis, male form of Margarita or a shortened form of any of various derivatives of this name.

For example, the patronymics Margaritakis and Margaritopoulos are derived from this name.

The name carries cultural significance and is linked to the tradition of naming in Greek society.

Variations of the name can be found throughout different regions, reflecting local customs and linguistic influences.

Overall, the name Margaritis showcases the rich heritage and continuity of Greek naming practices.

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


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Where is the Margaritis family from?

You can see how Margaritis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margaritis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Margaritis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Margaritis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Margaritis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Margaritis families in 1891.
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What did your Margaritis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margaritis. 38% of Margaritis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Waiter
    38%
  • Dishwasher
    25%

What Margaritis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Margaritis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margaritis 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Margaritis. 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 124 military records available for the last name Margaritis. For the veterans among your Margaritis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margaritis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Margaritis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Margaritis in 1958 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margaritis 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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