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Margison Family History

Margison Surname Meaning

English: variant of Margeson.

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


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Where is the Margison family from?

You can see how Margison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Margison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Margison families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Margison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Margison families in 1891.
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What did your Margison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Margison. 34% of Margison men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 80% of Margison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Margison were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Centre Lathe Turner
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cotton Weaver
    12%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

What Margison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Margison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margison 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Margison. 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 762 military records available for the last name Margison. For the veterans among your Margison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Margison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Margison in 1964 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margison 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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