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Maffim Family History

Maffim 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: Maffia, Maxim, Gaffin, Maffeo, Raffin, Moffit, Maffei, Daffin, Laffin

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Where is the Maffim family from?

You can see how Maffim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maffim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Maffim families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maffim's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Maffim families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Maffim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffim 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maffim. 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 Maffim. For the veterans among your Maffim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffim lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffim 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maffim

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