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Morfy Family History

Morfy 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: Mory, Morby, Morey, Mori, Mort, More, Mora, Merry, Moy, Moron

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Where is the Morfy family from?

You can see how Morfy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morfy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Morfy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Morfy family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morfy's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Morfy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morfy 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 137 census records available for the last name Morfy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morfy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Morfy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Morfy. For the veterans among your Morfy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morfy lifespan?

Average Morfy life expectancy in 1991 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morfy 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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