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Maguffey Family History

Maguffey 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: Mcguffey, Mcgaffey, Mahaffey, Mcguffee, Mcduffey, Guffey, Mehaffey

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Where is the Maguffey family from?

You can see how Maguffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maguffey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Maguffey families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maguffey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Maguffey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maguffey 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 34 census records available for the last name Maguffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maguffey 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 Maguffey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Maguffey. For the veterans among your Maguffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maguffey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Maguffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maguffey in 1981 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maguffey 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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