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Margrave Family History

Margrave Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Mortgrove in Hexton (Hertfordshire). The placename apparently derives from Old English morth ‘murder’ + grāf ‘grove’.

Americanized form of German Markgraf.

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


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Where is the Margrave family from?

You can see how Margrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margrave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Margrave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Margrave families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Margrave's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Margrave families in 1891.
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What did your Margrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Margrave. 100% of Margrave men worked as a Farmer and 85% of Margrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Margrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margrave 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Margrave. 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 707 military records available for the last name Margrave. For the veterans among your Margrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margrave lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Margrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Margrave in 1962 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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