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Marwig Family History

Marwig 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: Martin, Marie, Marin, Mari, Darwin, Marti, Marvin, Martis, Maria

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Where is the Marwig family from?

You can see how Marwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marwig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Marwig families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Marwig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marwig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marwig 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 Marwig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Marwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Marwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marwig 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Marwig. 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 31 military records available for the last name Marwig. For the veterans among your Marwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marwig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Marwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marwig in 1967 was 72, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marwig 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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