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Marfel Family History

Marfel 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: Marvel, Martel, Markel, Marcel, Warfel, Marker, Marie, Mandel, Tafel

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Where is the Marfel family from?

You can see how Marfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marfel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marfel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Marfel families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marfel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Marfel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marfel 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 153 census records available for the last name Marfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marfel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Marfel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Marfel. For the veterans among your Marfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marfel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Marfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Marfel in 1963 was 66, and 6 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marfel 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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