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Marweg Family History

Marweg 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: Marker, Marie, Marvel, Martel, Marien, Marden, Marley, Mares, Marler

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Where is the Marweg family from?

You can see how Marweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marweg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marweg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Marweg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marweg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marweg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marweg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marweg. 100% of Marweg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marweg women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Marweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marweg 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Marweg. 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 17 military records available for the last name Marweg. For the veterans among your Marweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marweg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Marweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marweg in 1967 was 83, and 91 in 2002.

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