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Maragos Family History

Maragos Name Meaning

Greek: occupational name meaning ‘carpenter’ from Italian (Venetian) marangon.

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


Similar surnames: Manago, Markos, Marinos, Dragon, Margo, Farago, Maras, Marano

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Where is the Maragos family from?

You can see how Maragos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maragos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maragos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maragos family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maragos's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Maragos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maragos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maragos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maragos. 37% of Maragos men worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Barber
    19%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Maragos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maragos 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Maragos. 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 210 military records available for the last name Maragos. For the veterans among your Maragos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maragos lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Maragos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Maragos in 1959 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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