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Margraf Family History

Margraf Surname Meaning

German and Dutch (of German origin): variant of Markgraf.

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


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Where is the Margraf family from?

You can see how Margraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margraf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Margraf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Margraf families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Margraf's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Margraf families in 1911.
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What did your Margraf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Margraf. 35% of Margraf men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Margraf women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Margraf were Manager and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Margraf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Margraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margraf 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Margraf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Margraf. For the veterans among your Margraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margraf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Margraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Margraf in 1960 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margraf 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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