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Marwin Family History

Marwin 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, Marin, Darwin, Marvin, Markin, Marcin, Marrin, Harwin, Marlin

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Where is the Marwin family from?

You can see how Marwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Marwin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marwin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marwin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marwin 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 Marwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marwin. 43% of Marwin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marwin women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Partner Owner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Marwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Marwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marwin 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Marwin. 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 70 military records available for the last name Marwin. For the veterans among your Marwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marwin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marwin in 1964 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marwin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marwin 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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