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Marvy Family History

Marvy 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: Marcy, Mary, Marty, Marry, Mark, May, Harvey, Marie, March, Darby

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Where is the Marvy family from?

You can see how Marvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marvy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Marvy families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Marvy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marvy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marvy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marvy 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 68 census records available for the last name Marvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marvy 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Marvy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Marvy. For the veterans among your Marvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marvy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Marvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marvy in 1977 was 68, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marvy 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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