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Margillo Family History

Margillo 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: Morgillo, Carrillo, Marullo, Marzilli, Marcello, Magill, Martello

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Where is the Margillo family from?

You can see how Margillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Margillo family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Margillo's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Margillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margillo. 60% of Margillo 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
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Margillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margillo 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Margillo. 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 Margillo. For the veterans among your Margillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margillo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Margillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Margillo in 1966 was 89, and 87 in 2004.

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