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Mafles Family History

Mafles 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: Malles, Maples, Males, Miles, Sales, Manley, Mallet, Marley, Mares

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Where is the Mafles family from?

You can see how Mafles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mafles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mafles family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mafles's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mafles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mafles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mafles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mafles. 100% of Mafles women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Mafles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mafles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mafles. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mafles. For the veterans among your Mafles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mafles

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