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Marwey Family History

Marwey 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: Marley, Marcey, Marney, Markey, Harvey, Marker, Marie, Carey, Manley

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Where is the Marwey family from?

You can see how Marwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marwey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Marwey family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Marwey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Marwey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marwey 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 14 census records available for the last name Marwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marwey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Marwey. 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 Marwey. For the veterans among your Marwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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