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Marfil Family History

Marfil Surname Meaning

Spanish (southern): nickname from marfil ‘ivory’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marfil family from?

You can see how Marfil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marfil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Marfil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marfil family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marfil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marfil families in 1891.
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What did your Marfil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spinach Cutter and Carrier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marfil. 50% of Marfil men worked as a Spinach Cutter and 100% of Marfil women worked as a Carrier.

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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

  • Spinach Cutter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Carrier
    100%

What Marfil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Marfil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marfil 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Marfil. 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 74 military records available for the last name Marfil. For the veterans among your Marfil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marfil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Marfil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Marfil in 1966 was 70, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marfil 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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