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Marraway Family History

Marraway 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: Garraway, Carraway, Caraway, Hardaway, Haraway, Carroway, Laraway

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Where is the Marraway family from?

You can see how Marraway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marraway family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Marraway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Marraway families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Marraway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marraway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marraway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Marraway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marraway 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Marraway. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Marraway. For the veterans among your Marraway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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