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Margretta Family History

Margretta 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: Margetts, Marchetta, Barretta, Margotta, Carretta, Marietta

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Where is the Margretta family from?

You can see how Margretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margretta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Margretta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Margretta families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Margretta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Margretta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margretta 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 Margretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Margretta. 100% of Margretta men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Margretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Margretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margretta 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Margretta. 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 15 military records available for the last name Margretta. For the veterans among your Margretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margretta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Margretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Margretta in 1966 was 80, and 49 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Margretta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margretta 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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