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Margolit Family History

Margolit 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, Marolt, Margulis, Margolies, Mangold, Marmol

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Where is the Margolit family from?

You can see how Margolit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margolit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Margolit family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Margolit's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Margolit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margolit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margolit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Margolit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margolit 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Margolit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Margolit. For the veterans among your Margolit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margolit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Margolit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Margolit in 1966 was 70, and 76 in 1998.

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