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Mahafey Family History

Mahafey 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: Mahaffey, Mahaley, Mahaffy, Mahaney, Mehaffey, Mahadeo, Mahady

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Where is the Mahafey family from?

You can see how Mahafey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahafey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahafey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mahafey family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mahafey's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Mahafey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahafey 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 383 census records available for the last name Mahafey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahafey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mahafey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mahafey. For the veterans among your Mahafey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahafey 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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