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Maffea Family History

Maffea 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: Maffeo, Maffei, Maffia, Raffa, Raffel, Jaffer, Saffer, Baffa, Moffet

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Where is the Maffea family from?

You can see how Maffea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maffea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Maffea families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Maffea's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Maffea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maffea 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 56 census records available for the last name Maffea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffea 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Maffea. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maffea. For the veterans among your Maffea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffea lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Maffea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maffea in 1973 was 61, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffea 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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