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Marpa Family History

Marpa 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, Papa, March, Karp, Mura

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Marpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marpa 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Marpa. 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 7 military records available for the last name Marpa. For the veterans among your Marpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marpa lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Marpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marpa in 1983 was 70, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marpa 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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