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Maffei Family History

Maffei Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Maffeo.

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


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Where is the Maffei family from?

You can see how Maffei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffei family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maffei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Maffei families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maffei's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maffei families in 1871.
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What did your Maffei ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Agent was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maffei. 100% of Maffei men worked as an Agent.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Agent
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maffei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffei 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maffei. 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 Maffei. For the veterans among your Maffei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffei lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Maffei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Maffei in 1957 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffei 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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