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Marwedel Family History

Marwedel 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: Horwedel, Mandel, Marvel, Martel, Paredes, Marden, Maxwell, Redel

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Where is the Marwedel family from?

You can see how Marwedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marwedel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Marwedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Marwedel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marwedel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marwedel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marwedel 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 Marwedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marwedel. 34% of Marwedel men worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Partner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Marwedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Marwedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marwedel 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Marwedel. 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 66 military records available for the last name Marwedel. For the veterans among your Marwedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marwedel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Marwedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marwedel in 1959 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marwedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marwedel 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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