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Marwell Family History

Marwell 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: Maxwell, Harwell, Martell, Farwell, Marcell, Marnell, Manwell

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Where is the Marwell family from?

You can see how Marwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marwell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Marwell family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marwell's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Marwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marwell 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 Marwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marwell. 27% of Marwell men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Marwell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marwell were Proprietor and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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What Marwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marwell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marwell. 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 230 military records available for the last name Marwell. For the veterans among your Marwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marwell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2001, in the United States, Marwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marwell in 1942 was 44, and 95 in 2001.

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