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Margis Family History

Margis Surname Meaning

English: metronymic from a short form of the personal name Margery (see Margetts).

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


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Where is the Margis family from?

You can see how Margis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Margis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Margis family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Margis's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Margis families in 1891.
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What did your Margis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Margis. 59% of Margis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Margis women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    59%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Margis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margis 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Margis. 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 168 military records available for the last name Margis. For the veterans among your Margis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Margis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Margis in 1965 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margis 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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