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Margolish Family History

Margolish 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: Margolis, Margolin, Margulis, Margolies, Markovich, Marovich, Marois

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Where is the Margolish family from?

You can see how Margolish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margolish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Margolish families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Margolish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Margolish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margolish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margolish ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Margolish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Margolish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margolish 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Margolish. 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 6 military records available for the last name Margolish. For the veterans among your Margolish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margolish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Margolish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Margolish in 1976 was 91, and 88 in 2003.

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