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Mahaff Family History

Mahaff 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: Mahaffy, Mahan, Schaff, Mahady, Haff, Mahaffey, Madoff, Lahiff, Mahal

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Where is the Mahaff family from?

You can see how Mahaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahaff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mahaff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahaff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mahaff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mahaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahaff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mahaff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mahaff. For the veterans among your Mahaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahaff lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Mahaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mahaff in 1988 was 79, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahaff 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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