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Margas Family History

Margas 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: Maras, Vargas, Mangas, Magas, Bargas, Gargas, Margis, Mars, Karas

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Where is the Margas family from?

You can see how Margas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Margas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Margas families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Margas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Margas families in 1880.
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What did your Margas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Margas. 54% of Margas men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Margas women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Margas were Cook and Teacher. .

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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
    54%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Margas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margas 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Margas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Margas. For the veterans among your Margas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Margas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Margas in 1954 was 68, and 75 in 1998.

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