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Mafer Family History

Mafer 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: Mayer, Maser, Mader, Mager, Wafer, Majer, Kafer, Hafer, Mauer, Maner

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Where is the Mafer family from?

You can see how Mafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mafer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mafer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mafer family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Mafer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mafer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mafer 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 324 census records available for the last name Mafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mafer 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Mafer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mafer. For the veterans among your Mafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mafer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Mafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mafer in 1972 was 78, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mafer 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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