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Marwitz Family History

Marwitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg Pomerania or East Prussia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marwitz family from?

You can see how Marwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marwitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Marwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Marwitz families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Marwitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marwitz families in 1880.
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What did your Marwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marwitz. 28% of Marwitz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Marwitz women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marwitz were Laborer and Dry Goods.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Dry Goods
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marwitz 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Marwitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Marwitz. For the veterans among your Marwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marwitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marwitz in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marwitz 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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