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Marfa Family History

Marfa 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: Marra, Maria, Mara, Marta, Mark, Marie, March, Mura, Mora, Marin

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Where is the Marfa family from?

You can see how Marfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marfa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marfa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Marfa family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marfa's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Marfa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marfa 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 138 census records available for the last name Marfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marfa 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Marfa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Marfa. For the veterans among your Marfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marfa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Marfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marfa in 1968 was 64, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marfa 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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