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Marwe Family History

Marwe 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: Marie, Mare, Marte, Marre, Marse, Maree, Mark, Barre, Hare, Marker

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Where is the Marwe family from?

You can see how Marwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marwe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Marwe family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Marwe's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Marwe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marwe 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 Marwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marwe. 60% of Marwe women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Marwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Marwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marwe 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Marwe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Marwe. For the veterans among your Marwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marwe lifespan?

Average Marwe life expectancy in 1986 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marwe 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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