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Mafua Family History

Mafua 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: Maza, Manna, Marra, Maria, Mau, Maul, Raffa, Maus, Mara, Massa

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Where is the Mafua family from?

You can see how Mafua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mafua family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mafua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mafua families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mafua's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mafua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mafua 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 48 census records available for the last name Mafua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mafua 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mafua. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mafua. For the veterans among your Mafua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mafua lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Mafua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mafua in 1974 was 23, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mafua 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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