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Mavin Family History

Mavin Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland and Durham): habitational name from Matfen in Northumberland which probably derives from the Old English personal name Mata + Old English fenn ‘fen marshland’.

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


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Where is the Mavin family from?

You can see how Mavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mavin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Mavin families living in Northumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mavin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mavin families in 1891.
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What did your Mavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mavin. 27% of Mavin men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Mavin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mavin were Engineers Pattern Maker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Colliery Hewer (retired)
    11%
  • Engineers Pattern Maker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mavin 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Mavin. 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 310 military records available for the last name Mavin. For the veterans among your Mavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mavin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mavin in 1962 was 73, and 97 in 2003.

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