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Maffett Family History

Maffett Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Moffatt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maffett family from?

You can see how Maffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maffett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Maffett families living in Northumberland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Maffett's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Maffett families in 1891.
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What did your Maffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maffett. 70% of Maffett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    30%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 378 immigration records available for the last name Maffett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maffett. For the veterans among your Maffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffett lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Maffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maffett in 1940 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffett 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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