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Mahaffy Family History

Mahaffy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahaffey (see McHaffie).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mahaffy family from?

You can see how Mahaffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahaffy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahaffy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mahaffy families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahaffy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mahaffy families in 1891.
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What did your Mahaffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mahaffy. 63% of Mahaffy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    38%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mahaffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahaffy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mahaffy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mahaffy. For the veterans among your Mahaffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahaffy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mahaffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mahaffy in 1954 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahaffy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahaffy 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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