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Margulis Family History

Margulis Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine and Poland): variant of Margolis.

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


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Where is the Margulis family from?

You can see how Margulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margulis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Margulis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Margulis families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Margulis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Margulis families in 1920.
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What did your Margulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Margulis. 28% of Margulis men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Margulis women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Margulis were Owner and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Margulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margulis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Margulis. 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 400 military records available for the last name Margulis. For the veterans among your Margulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margulis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Margulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Margulis in 1956 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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