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Mahaffa Family History

Mahaffa 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: Mahaffy, Karaffa, Mahaffey, Mahala, Mehaffy, Mahana, Mahanna, Raffa

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Where is the Mahaffa family from?

You can see how Mahaffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahaffa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahaffa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mahaffa families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mahaffa's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mahaffa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahaffa 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 Mahaffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahaffa. 78% of Mahaffa men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Mahaffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Mahaffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahaffa 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 Mahaffa. 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 71 military records available for the last name Mahaffa. For the veterans among your Mahaffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahaffa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mahaffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mahaffa in 1965 was 44, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahaffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahaffa 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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