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Marven Family History

Marven Surname Meaning

see Marvin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Marven family from?

You can see how Marven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Marven families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Marven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marven 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 Marven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marven. 20% of Marven men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Marven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marven were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    20%
  • Aero Fitter Heavy Works
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Hawker (carpets)
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marven 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Marven. 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 266 military records available for the last name Marven. For the veterans among your Marven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Marven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marven in 1966 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marven 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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