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Margari Family History

Margari 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: Harari, Maugeri, Mariani, Macari, Gargaro, Zangari, Maggard, Mascari

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Where is the Margari family from?

You can see how Margari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margari family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Margari families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Margari family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Margari's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Margari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margari ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Margari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margari 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Margari. 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 10 military records available for the last name Margari. For the veterans among your Margari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margari lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Margari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Margari in 1971 was 80, and 88 in 1989.

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