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Marafa Family History

Marafa 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: Maras, Arata, Araya, Marra, Maria, Karaffa, Mara, Maran, Arana, Marta

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Where is the Marafa family from?

You can see how Marafa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marafa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Marafa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marafa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marafa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marafa 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 16 census records available for the last name Marafa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marafa 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Marafa. 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 7 military records available for the last name Marafa. For the veterans among your Marafa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marafa lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Marafa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marafa in 1991 was 27, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marafa 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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