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Margert Family History

Margert Surname 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: Markert, Maggert, Marker, Sargent, Manger, Margetts, Marler, Mauger

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Where is the Margert family from?

You can see how Margert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Margert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Margert families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Margert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Margert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margert 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 Margert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margert. 100% of Margert women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Margert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margert 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Margert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Margert. For the veterans among your Margert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Margert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Margert in 1967 was 89, and 54 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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