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Maffin Family History

Maffin Surname Meaning

see Methven.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Maffin family from?

You can see how Maffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maffin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Maffin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Maffin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Maffin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maffin 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 Maffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maffin. 84% of Maffin 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
    84%
  • Household Duties
    9%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffin 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Maffin. 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 215 military records available for the last name Maffin. For the veterans among your Maffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Maffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maffin in 1967 was 74, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffin 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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