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Maphey Family History

Maphey 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: Mathey, Manley, Marley, Massey, Mather, Maxey, Matey, Mabey, Maple

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Where is the Maphey family from?

You can see how Maphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maphey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maphey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Maphey families living in Alabama. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maphey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Maphey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maphey 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 Maphey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maphey. 100% of Maphey men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Maphey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Maphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maphey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Maphey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Maphey. For the veterans among your Maphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maphey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Maphey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Maphey in 1971 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maphey 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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