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Menafra Family History

Menafra 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: Manfra, Meara, Menard, Melara, Ventura, Marra, Mcnair, Menna, Sinatra

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menafra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Menafra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menafra 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Menafra. 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 5 military records available for the last name Menafra. For the veterans among your Menafra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menafra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Menafra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Menafra in 1966 was 81, and 67 in 2003.

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