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Maffen Family History

Maffen 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, Offen, Mammen, Mayen, Marien, Marden, Draffen, Maren

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Where is the Maffen family from?

You can see how Maffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maffen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Maffen families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Maffen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maffen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maffen 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 Maffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maffen. 100% of Maffen women worked as a Finisher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Maffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Maffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffen 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 Maffen. 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 Maffen. For the veterans among your Maffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Maffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maffen in 1985 was 95, and 74 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffen 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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