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Mehaffy Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McHaffie .

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


Similar surnames: Mahaffy, Mehaffie, Mehaffey, Mahany, Mahanay, Mcduffy, Mahaney, Meany

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Where is the Mehaffy family from?

You can see how Mehaffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehaffy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mehaffy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Mehaffy families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mehaffy's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mehaffy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehaffy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mehaffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mehaffy. 67% of Mehaffy 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mehaffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehaffy 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Mehaffy. 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 199 military records available for the last name Mehaffy. For the veterans among your Mehaffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehaffy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mehaffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mehaffy in 1955 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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