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Margaret Family History

Margaret Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Margaret which is derived via French from Greek margaritēs ‘pearl’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Morgret, Morgart, Maggart, Garret, Markwardt, Margerum, Taggart

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Where is the Margaret family from?

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

What did your Margaret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Margaret. 23% of Margaret men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Margaret women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Margaret were Clerk and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Housework
    7%
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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Margaret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margaret 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Margaret. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Margaret. For the veterans among your Margaret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margaret lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Margaret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Margaret in 1963 was 83, and 64 in 1993.

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