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Marfin Family History

Marfin Name 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: Martin, Marin, Marvin, Markin, Marcin, Morfin, Marrin, Murfin, Marlin

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Where is the Marfin family from?

You can see how Marfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marfin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Marfin families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marfin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marfin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marfin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marfin. 100% of Marfin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Marfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marfin 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Marfin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Marfin. For the veterans among your Marfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marfin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Marfin in 1962 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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