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Maffeet Family History

Maffeet 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: Maffett, Moffet, Taffet, Meffert, Maffeo, Mcaffee, Muffett, Moffett

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Where is the Maffeet family from?

You can see how Maffeet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffeet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maffeet families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Maffeet families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maffeet's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Maffeet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maffeet 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

There are 32 census records available for the last name Maffeet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffeet 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 Maffeet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Maffeet. For the veterans among your Maffeet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffeet lifespan?

Average Maffeet life expectancy in 1969 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffeet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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