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Mervyn Family History

Mervyn Surname Meaning

see Marvin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mervyn family from?

You can see how Mervyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mervyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mervyn families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mervyn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mervyn families in 1891.
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What did your Mervyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mervyn. 80% of Mervyn 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
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mervyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervyn 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Mervyn. 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 199 military records available for the last name Mervyn. For the veterans among your Mervyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mervyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mervyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mervyn in 1963 was 60, and 31 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mervyn 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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