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Maffett Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Moffatt .

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


Similar surnames: Moffett, Muffett, Moffet, Moffitt, Moffit, Moffat, Moffatt, Mcaffee

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Where is the Maffett family from?

You can see how Maffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maffett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Maffett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 38% of all the recorded Maffett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Maffett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maffett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maffett. 18% of Maffett men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Maffett women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maffett were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Maffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffett 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Maffett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Maffett. For the veterans among your Maffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffett lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Maffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maffett in 1940 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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