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Maffi Family History

Maffi 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: Maffei, Maffia, Maki, Mari, Marti, Raffa, Machi, Mahdi, Mauri, Mai

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Where is the Maffi family from?

You can see how Maffi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maffi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Maffi family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Maffi's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maffi families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maffi 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 281 census records available for the last name Maffi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffi 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Maffi. 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 54 military records available for the last name Maffi. For the veterans among your Maffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Maffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maffi in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maffi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffi 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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