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Maphies Family History

Maphies 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: Mathies, Maphis, Mathias, Mathie, Mathes, Mathis, Mathieu, Mapes

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Where is the Maphies family from?

You can see how Maphies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maphies family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maphies families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Maphies's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Maphies families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maphies 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 Maphies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maphies. 50% of Maphies 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Maphies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Maphies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maphies 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 Maphies. 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 21 military records available for the last name Maphies. For the veterans among your Maphies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maphies lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maphies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maphies in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maphies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maphies 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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