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Murafka Family History

Murafka 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: Muraoka, Muranaka, Murata, Muraski, Muraca, Krafka, Mura, Mustafa

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murafka 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murafka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Murafka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murafka 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 Murafka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 6 military records available for the last name Murafka. For the veterans among your Murafka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murafka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Murafka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Murafka in 1971 was 79, and 85 in 1999.

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