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Margies Family History

Margies 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: Margis, Marie, Marien, Martis, Mares, Marques, Maris, Aries, Manges

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Where is the Margies family from?

You can see how Margies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margies family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Margies families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Margies families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Margies's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Margies families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Margies ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Margies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margies 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Margies. 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 30 military records available for the last name Margies. For the veterans among your Margies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margies lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Margies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Margies in 1975 was 71, and 78 in 1999.

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