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Marv Family History

Marv 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: Mark, Mars, Mari, Mar, Marr, Mare, Mara, Maro, Mart, Mary

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Where is the Marv family from?

You can see how Marv families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marv family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Marv families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Marv family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Marv's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Marv families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marv 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Marv. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marv 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Marv. 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 7 military records available for the last name Marv. For the veterans among your Marv ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marv lifespan?

Average Marv life expectancy in 1987 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marv 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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