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Marvey Family History

Marvey Name 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: Harvey, Marvel, Marley, Marcey, Garvey, Marney, Markey, Carvey

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Where is the Marvey family from?

You can see how Marvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Marvey families living in Iowa. This was about 37% of all the recorded Marvey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Marvey families in 1880.
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What did your Marvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marvey. 100% of Marvey 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Marvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marvey 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Marvey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Marvey. For the veterans among your Marvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marvey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Marvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Marvey in 1974 was 49, and 44 in 1996.

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