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Margalies Family History

Margalies 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: Margulies, Margolies, Margolis, Margulis, Marsalis, Margolin, Karalis

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Where is the Margalies family from?

You can see how Margalies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margalies family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Margalies families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Margalies's in USA. New York had the highest population of Margalies families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margalies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margalies ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Margalies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margalies 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Margalies. 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 6 military records available for the last name Margalies. For the veterans among your Margalies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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