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Maraga Family History

Maraga Name 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: Moraga, Maras, Arata, Araya, Marra, Maria, Varga, Murga, Morga, Mara

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Where is the Maraga family from?

You can see how Maraga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maraga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maraga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Maraga families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Maraga's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Maraga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maraga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maraga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maraga. 100% of Maraga men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Maraga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maraga 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Maraga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Maraga. For the veterans among your Maraga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maraga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Maraga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maraga in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

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