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Marvell Family History

Marvell Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French merveil ‘marvellous wonderful’ or merveille ‘marvel miracle’.

Habitational name from either of two places in northern France called Merville (in Nord and Somme).

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


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Where is the Marvell family from?

You can see how Marvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marvell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marvell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Marvell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Marvell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marvell families in 1891.
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What did your Marvell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marvell. 15% of Marvell men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 85% of Marvell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marvell were General Labourer and Laundress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    15%
  • Boot Repairer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housemaid
    3%
  • Laundress
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Marvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marvell 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Marvell. 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 479 military records available for the last name Marvell. For the veterans among your Marvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marvell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Marvell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marvell in 1958 was 39, and 84 in 2003.

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