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Mahafee Family History

Mahafee 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: Macafee, Mahadeo, Mcafee, Mahaffey, Mahaley, Mahaffy, Chafee, Mahaney

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mahafee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahafee 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 Mahafee. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mahafee. For the veterans among your Mahafee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahafee lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Mahafee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mahafee in 1978 was 91, and 55 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahafee 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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