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Marvine Family History

Marvine 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: Marvin, Marine, Martine, Mervine, Martin, Marie, Marin, Carline

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Where is the Marvine family from?

You can see how Marvine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marvine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marvine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Marvine families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Marvine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marvine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marvine 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 Marvine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marvine. 100% of Marvine men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Marvine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Marvine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marvine 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 Marvine. 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 104 military records available for the last name Marvine. For the veterans among your Marvine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marvine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Marvine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Marvine in 1962 was 88, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marvine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marvine 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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