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Marrufo Name Meaning

Spanish (southwestern): nickname from marrufo a Portuguese word meaning literally ‘lay brother’ and figuratively ‘cunning sly’.

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


Similar surnames: Marcano, Marro, Marrero, Marron, Carreno, Marrone, Maturo, Garrido

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Where is the Marrufo family from?

You can see how Marrufo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marrufo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Marrufo families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Marrufo's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Marrufo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marrufo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marrufo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marrufo. 72% of Marrufo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marrufo women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    72%
  • C Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marrufo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marrufo 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 830 immigration records available for the last name Marrufo. 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 255 military records available for the last name Marrufo. For the veterans among your Marrufo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marrufo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Marrufo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Marrufo in 1948 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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