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Marver Family History

Marver 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: Marker, Marvel, Carver, Marler, Marder, Marner, Sarver, Marter

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Where is the Marver family from?

You can see how Marver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marver family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marver's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Marver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marver 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 Marver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marver. 100% of Marver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Marver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Marver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marver 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Marver. 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 67 military records available for the last name Marver. For the veterans among your Marver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marver lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Marver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marver in 1958 was 50, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marver 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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