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Marf Family History

Marf 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: Mark, Mars, Mari, Mar, Marr, Mare, Mara, Maro, Mart, Mary

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Where is the Marf family from?

You can see how Marf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marf families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Marf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Marf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Marf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marf 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Marf. 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 119 military records available for the last name Marf. For the veterans among your Marf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marf lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Marf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Marf in 1980 was 70, and 77 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marf 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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