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Margherio Family History

Margherio 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: Margheim, Margerum, Mangieri, Maugeri, Marchio, Bagheri, Marrero

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Where is the Margherio family from?

You can see how Margherio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margherio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Margherio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Margherio families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Margherio's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Margherio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margherio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margherio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margherio. 34% of Margherio 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
    34%
  • Coal Miner
    17%
  • Tile Setter
    17%
  • Driver
    17%
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What Margherio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Margherio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margherio 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Margherio. 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 84 military records available for the last name Margherio. For the veterans among your Margherio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margherio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Margherio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Margherio in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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