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Marphis Family History

Marphis 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: Morphis, Maphis, Marquis, Martis, Maris, Tarshis, Mathis, Marchio

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Where is the Marphis family from?

You can see how Marphis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marphis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marphis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Marphis family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Marphis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Marphis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marphis 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 Marphis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marphis. 31% of Marphis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Ming Cancute
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Marphis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Marphis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marphis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Marphis. 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 33 military records available for the last name Marphis. For the veterans among your Marphis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marphis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Marphis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marphis in 1961 was 51, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marphis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marphis 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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