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Marwick Family History

Marwick Surname Meaning

Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from Marwick in Birsay (Orkney).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marwick family from?

You can see how Marwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marwick families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 26 Marwick families living in Durham. This was about 27% of all the recorded Marwick's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Marwick families in 1891.
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What did your Marwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marwick. 100% of Marwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Marwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marwick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marwick. 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 336 military records available for the last name Marwick. For the veterans among your Marwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marwick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Marwick in 1964 was 83, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marwick 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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