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Margatson Family History

Margatson 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: Margeson, Margison, Fargason, Vargason, Marton, Marston, Hargadon

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Where is the Margatson family from?

You can see how Margatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margatson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Margatson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Margatson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Margatson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Margatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margatson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Margatson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Margatson. For the veterans among your Margatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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