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Marvett Family History

Marvett 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: Marlett, Marett, Marvel, Barrett, Margetts, Garnett, Barnett, Garrett

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Where is the Marvett family from?

You can see how Marvett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marvett family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Marvett family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Marvett's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Marvett families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Marvett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marvett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Marvett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Marvett. For the veterans among your Marvett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marvett lifespan?

Average Marvett life expectancy in 1967 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marvett 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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