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Montafi Family History

Montafi 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: Montani, Montesi, Montano, Montag, Montini, Montana, Monti, Mostafa

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montafi 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 22 census records available for the last name Montafi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montafi 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Montafi. 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 3 military records available for the last name Montafi. For the veterans among your Montafi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montafi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Montafi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Montafi in 1976 was 88, and 83 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montafi 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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