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Mafit Family History

Mafit 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: Marie, Maki, Main, Marin, Malik, Mari, Malin, Makin, Manis, Mast

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Where is the Mafit family from?

You can see how Mafit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mafit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mafit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mafit families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mafit's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mafit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mafit 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 71 census records available for the last name Mafit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mafit 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mafit. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mafit. For the veterans among your Mafit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mafit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Mafit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mafit in 1973 was 37, and 64 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mafit 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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