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Marvik Family History

Marvik 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: Marvin, Marik, Mark, Martin, Marie, Marin, Malik, Marvel, Mari, Marti

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Where is the Marvik family from?

You can see how Marvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marvik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Marvik family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marvik's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Marvik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marvik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marvik ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Marvik ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Marvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marvik 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Marvik. 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 22 military records available for the last name Marvik. For the veterans among your Marvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marvik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Marvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marvik in 1968 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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