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Maphet Family History

Maphet 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: Japhet, Mallet, Mather, Maple, Mathew, Macher, Maheu, Macht, Mathe

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Where is the Maphet family from?

You can see how Maphet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maphet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maphet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maphet families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maphet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maphet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maphet 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 Maphet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maphet. 60% of Maphet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maphet women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Maphet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Maphet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maphet 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Maphet. 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 241 military records available for the last name Maphet. For the veterans among your Maphet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maphet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maphet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Maphet in 1962 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maphet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maphet 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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