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Mafes Family History

Mafes 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: Mares, Mates, Manes, Mapes, Maves, Maes, Mages, Mades, Mayes, Males

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Where is the Mafes family from?

You can see how Mafes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mafes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mafes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mafes families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mafes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mafes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mafes 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 215 census records available for the last name Mafes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mafes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mafes. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mafes. For the veterans among your Mafes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mafes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Mafes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mafes in 1975 was 75, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mafes 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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