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Montafia Family History

Montafia 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: Montagna, Montana, Montani, Mostafa, Mustafa, Montesi, Montano

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Montafia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montafia 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Montafia. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Montafia. For the veterans among your Montafia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montafia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Montafia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Montafia in 1963 was 73, and 37 in 2004.

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