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Marfurt Family History

Marfurt 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: Marbury, Markert, Marut, Marquart, Marbut, Marker, Marquis, Garbutt

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Where is the Marfurt family from?

You can see how Marfurt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marfurt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marfurt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Marfurt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marfurt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marfurt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marfurt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marfurt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marfurt. 100% of Marfurt men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Marfurt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marfurt 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 Marfurt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Marfurt. For the veterans among your Marfurt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marfurt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Marfurt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marfurt in 1972 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marfurt 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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