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Margrett Family History

Margrett Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Margaret itself via French from Greek margarita ‘pearl’.

Compare Margary and Margot.

Note also Margetson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Margrett family from?

You can see how Margrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Margrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Margrett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Margrett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Margrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Margrett 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 Margrett. 34% of Margrett men worked as a Farmer and 95% of Margrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Margrett were Dairy Farmer and Retired Private Means.

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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
    34%
  • Retired
    23%
  • Railway Clerk
    23%
  • Dairy Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Retired Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Margrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margrett 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Margrett. 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 132 military records available for the last name Margrett. For the veterans among your Margrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margrett lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Margrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Margrett in 1973 was 84, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margrett 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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