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Mayfarth Family History

Mayfarth Surname 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: Seyfarth, Hayworth, Machart, Danforth, Maynard, Marth, Manhart

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Where is the Mayfarth family from?

You can see how Mayfarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayfarth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayfarth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mayfarth families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayfarth's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mayfarth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Mayfarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayfarth 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mayfarth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Mayfarth. For the veterans among your Mayfarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayfarth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Mayfarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mayfarth in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayfarth 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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