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Merfa Family History

Merfa 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: Mera, Merta, Mura, Mora, Serra, Merry, Mira, Mehta, Mero, Melia

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Where is the Merfa family from?

You can see how Merfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merfa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merfa family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merfa's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Merfa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merfa 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 40 census records available for the last name Merfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merfa 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Merfa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Merfa. For the veterans among your Merfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merfa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Merfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Merfa in 1964 was 89, and 30 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merfa 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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