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Margay Family History

Margay 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: Largay, Maras, Mangan, Marley, Murray, Marra, Maria, Varga, Murga

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Where is the Margay family from?

You can see how Margay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Margay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Margay families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Margay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Margay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Margay. 100% of Margay men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Margay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margay 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Margay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Margay. For the veterans among your Margay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Margay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Margay in 1972 was 75, and 73 in 1975.

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