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Marguis Family History

Marguis 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: Marquis, Margis, Margulis, Martis, Marques, Maris, Margolis, Hargis

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Where is the Marguis family from?

You can see how Marguis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marguis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marguis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Marguis families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marguis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Marguis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marguis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marguis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marguis. 24% of Marguis men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Marguis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marguis were Machinist and Maid. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marguis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marguis 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Marguis. 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 197 military records available for the last name Marguis. For the veterans among your Marguis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marguis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Marguis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marguis in 1978 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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