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Maffey Family History

Maffey Surname Meaning

English (mainly Hampshire and Wiltshire; of Norman origin): nickname from the Anglo-Norman French oath (par) ma(i) fay ‘(by) my troth’

presumably denoting someone who made frequent use of this expression.

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


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Where is the Maffey family from?

You can see how Maffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maffey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Maffey families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Maffey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Maffey families in 1891.
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What did your Maffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter House Elc and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maffey. 50% of Maffey men worked as a Painter House Elc and 72% of Maffey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maffey were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter House Elc
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Shorthand Typist
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffey 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Maffey. 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 333 military records available for the last name Maffey. For the veterans among your Maffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maffey in 1963 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

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