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Origins of the Marvill surname

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About the Marvills

We have a total number of 437 records for people with the last name Marvill.

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Where do most Marvills live?

In 1921, most Marvills lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Marvills

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 349 records for the Marvill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Marvills most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Marvills.

What are the most common Marvill first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Ann

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Common jobs for Marvills

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Marvills in 1921
Barmaid

2

Domestic Servant

2

Housekeeper

2

Widow

2

Worsted Warper

2

Common Male occupations for Marvills in 1921
Engine Fitter

4

Frame Work Knitter

2

Labr

2

Yeoman

2

Agent

1

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