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Mahefky Family History

Mahefky 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: Marhefka, Majesky, Mahaffy, Malesky, Malek, Maxey, Matey, Mabey

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Where is the Mahefky family from?

You can see how Mahefky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahefky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mahefky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahefky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mahefky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahefky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mahefky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mahefky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahefky 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 Mahefky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mahefky. For the veterans among your Mahefky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahefky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Mahefky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mahefky in 1967 was 44, and 81 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahefky 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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