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Margil Family History

Margil 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: Margis, Marcil, Martin, Marie, Virgil, Marin, Maggio, Marvel, Mari

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Where is the Margil family from?

You can see how Margil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Margil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Margil family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Margil's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Margil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margil. 100% of Margil 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 94 census records available for the last name Margil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margil 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Margil. 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 15 military records available for the last name Margil. For the veterans among your Margil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margil lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Margil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Margil in 1972 was 71, and 75 in 2000.

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