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Marafino Family History

Marafino 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: Marino, Marano, Sarafin, Serafino, Martino, Saracino, Martin, Marin

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Where is the Marafino family from?

You can see how Marafino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marafino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Marafino families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marafino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marafino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marafino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marafino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marafino. 75% of Marafino men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Marafino women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marafino were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Marafino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Marafino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marafino 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Marafino. 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 136 military records available for the last name Marafino. For the veterans among your Marafino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marafino lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Marafino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marafino in 1959 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marafino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marafino 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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