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Maffio Family History

Maffio 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: Maffeo, Maffia, Maggio, Mario, Maglio, Zaffino, Maio, Raffo, Mascio

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Where is the Maffio family from?

You can see how Maffio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maffio families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maffio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maffio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maffio 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 Maffio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Usher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maffio. 50% of Maffio men worked as an Usher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Usher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Maffio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Maffio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffio 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Maffio. 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 48 military records available for the last name Maffio. For the veterans among your Maffio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffio lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Maffio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maffio in 1973 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maffio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffio 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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