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Margo Family History

Margo Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; Margò): probably from the French personal name Margot. French: variant of Margot.

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


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Where is the Margo family from?

You can see how Margo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Margo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Margo families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Margo's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Margo families in 1911.
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What did your Margo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Margo. 36% of Margo men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Margo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Margo were Typist and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Typist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Margo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Margo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margo 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Margo. 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 778 military records available for the last name Margo. For the veterans among your Margo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Margo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Margo in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Margo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margo 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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