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Mehaffey Family History

Mehaffey Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McHaffie. This was originally a Scottish name which was taken to Antrim in the 16th century.

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


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Where is the Mehaffey family from?

You can see how Mehaffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehaffey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mehaffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mehaffey families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mehaffey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mehaffey families in 1891.
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What did your Mehaffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mehaffey. 100% of Mehaffey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 780 immigration records available for the last name Mehaffey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mehaffey. For the veterans among your Mehaffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehaffey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mehaffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mehaffey in 1956 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehaffey 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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