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Marefka Family History

Marefka 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: Marhefka, Maruska, Marek, Marecki, Matejka, Mazeika, Marella, Maresca

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Where is the Marefka family from?

You can see how Marefka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marefka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Marefka family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Marefka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Marefka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Marefka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marefka 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Marefka. 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 47 military records available for the last name Marefka. For the veterans among your Marefka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marefka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marefka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marefka in 1964 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marefka 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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