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Mahaffrey Family History

Mahaffrey 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, Mccaffrey, Mehaffey, Maharrey, Mahaffy, Mcgaffey, Chaffey

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Where is the Mahaffrey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahaffrey 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 Mahaffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Frame Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahaffrey. 100% of Mahaffrey men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Mahaffrey women worked as a Frame Hand.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Frame Hand
    100%

What Mahaffrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mahaffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahaffrey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mahaffrey. 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 Mahaffrey. For the veterans among your Mahaffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahaffrey lifespan?

Average Mahaffrey life expectancy in 1997 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahaffrey 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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