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Maffat Family History

Maffat 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: Moffat, Raffa, Baffa, Moffet, Taffet, Moffatt, Maat, Magat, Maffeo

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Where is the Maffat family from?

You can see how Maffat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maffat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Maffat families living in Midlothian. This was about 13% of all the recorded Maffat's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maffat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maffat 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 Maffat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Ties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maffat. 50% of Maffat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Ties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Ties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Maffat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Maffat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffat 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Maffat. 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 38 military records available for the last name Maffat. For the veterans among your Maffat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffat lifespan?

Average Maffat life expectancy in 1993 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffat 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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