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Morfin Family History

Morfin Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): unexplained. English (Lincolnshire): variant of Murfin . This form of the surname is rare in Britain. French (mainly Ardèche): nickname derived from mort (de) faim meaning literally ‘death from hunger’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Morin, Corbin, Moris, Corvin, Molin, Morain, Merrin, Marlin, Moron

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Where is the Morfin family from?

You can see how Morfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morfin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morfin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Morfin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Morfin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Morfin families in 1891.
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What did your Morfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morfin. 100% of Morfin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Morfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morfin 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 920 immigration records available for the last name Morfin. 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 112 military records available for the last name Morfin. For the veterans among your Morfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morfin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Morfin in 1963 was 66, and 43 in 2004.

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