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Marvitz Family History

Marvitz 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: Marwitz, Martz, Marvin, Moritz, Garlitz, Mavity, Ravitz, Zavitz

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Where is the Marvitz family from?

You can see how Marvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marvitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marvitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Marvitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Marvitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Marvitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marvitz 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 Marvitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marvitz. 100% of Marvitz men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Marvitz women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Marvitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Marvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marvitz 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Marvitz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Marvitz. For the veterans among your Marvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marvitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Marvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Marvitz in 1973 was 81, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marvitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marvitz 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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