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Marva Family History

Marva 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: Marra, Maria, Mara, Marta, Mark, Marie, March, Mura, Mora, Marin

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Where is the Marva family from?

You can see how Marva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Marva families living in Ohio. This was about 69% of all the recorded Marva's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Marva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marva 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 Marva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marva. 28% of Marva men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marva women worked as an Office Work.

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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
    28%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Marva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Marva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marva 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Marva. 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 58 military records available for the last name Marva. For the veterans among your Marva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marva lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Marva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marva in 1964 was 53, and 105 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marva 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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