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Margus Family History

Margus 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: Markus, Marcus, Argus, Martus, Gargus, Margis, Vargus, Mangus, Hargus

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Where is the Margus family from?

You can see how Margus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Margus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Margus families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Margus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Margus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margus 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 Margus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Margus. 39% of Margus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Margus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Margus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Margus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margus 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Margus. 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 122 military records available for the last name Margus. For the veterans among your Margus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Margus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Margus in 1966 was 78, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margus 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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