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Morfet Family History

Morfet 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: Moffet, Moret, Mort, More, Morant, Morley, Morgen, Mollet, Moren

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Where is the Morfet family from?

You can see how Morfet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morfet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Morfet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Morfet families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morfet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Morfet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morfet 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 175 census records available for the last name Morfet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morfet 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Morfet. 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 15 military records available for the last name Morfet. For the veterans among your Morfet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morfet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Morfet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Morfet in 1971 was 69, and 90 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morfet 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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