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Marwede Family History

Marwede 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: Maronde, Marrese, Markee, Maree, Marsee, Marker, Marie, Marvel, Mabee

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Where is the Marwede family from?

You can see how Marwede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marwede family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marwede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Marwede families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Marwede's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Marwede families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marwede 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 Marwede ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Marwede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Marwede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marwede 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Marwede. 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 190 military records available for the last name Marwede. For the veterans among your Marwede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marwede lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Marwede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Marwede in 1965 was 59, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marwede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marwede 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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