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Marves Family History

Marves 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: Marvel, Mares, Maves, Martes, Markes, Harvey, Barnes, Marker, Marie

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Where is the Marves family from?

You can see how Marves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Marves families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marves's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Marves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marves 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 137 census records available for the last name Marves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marves 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Marves. 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 18 military records available for the last name Marves. For the veterans among your Marves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marves lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Marves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Marves in 1979 was 58, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marves 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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