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Mahaffay Family History

Mahaffay 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: Mahaffey, Mahaffy, Mehaffey, Mehaffy, Mahanay, Karaffa, Mcgaffey

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Where is the Mahaffay family from?

You can see how Mahaffay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahaffay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mahaffay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mahaffay family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahaffay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mahaffay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahaffay 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 Mahaffay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahaffay. 59% of Mahaffay men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Manager
    12%

What Mahaffay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Mahaffay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahaffay 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mahaffay. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mahaffay. For the veterans among your Mahaffay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahaffay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mahaffay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mahaffay in 1967 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahaffay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahaffay 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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