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Marvick Family History

Marvick 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: Harvick, Marick, Merrick, Garlick, Marvin, Marck, Warwick, Barwick

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Where is the Marvick family from?

You can see how Marvick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marvick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marvick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Marvick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marvick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marvick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marvick 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 Marvick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marvick. 34% of Marvick men worked as a Labor and 50% of Marvick women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marvick were Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Marvick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marvick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marvick 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Marvick. 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 170 military records available for the last name Marvick. For the veterans among your Marvick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marvick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Marvick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Marvick in 1959 was 48, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marvick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marvick 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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