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Maragas Family History

Maragas 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: Maragos, Maras, Barabas, Madaras, Vargas, Mangas, Barajas, Magas

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Where is the Maragas family from?

You can see how Maragas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maragas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maragas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Maragas family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Maragas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Maragas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maragas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maragas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Maragas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maragas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Maragas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Maragas. For the veterans among your Maragas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maragas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Maragas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maragas in 1981 was 82, and 88 in 1999.

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