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Marvat Family History

Marvat 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: Harvat, Horvat, Marvel, Maras, Marvin, Marra, Maria, Farhat, Mara

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Where is the Marvat family from?

You can see how Marvat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marvat family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Marvat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Marvat families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marvat's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Marvat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marvat 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 25 census records available for the last name Marvat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marvat 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Marvat. 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 1 military records available for the last name Marvat. For the veterans among your Marvat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marvat 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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