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Maffia Family History

Maffia Surname Meaning

Italian (also Maffìa): from a variant of the personal name Mattia. Compare Maffeo.

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


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Where is the Maffia family from?

You can see how Maffia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maffia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Maffia family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Maffia's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Maffia families in 1911.
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What did your Maffia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maffia. 55% of Maffia men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Maffia women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maffia were Barber and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Underwear Operator
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Packer
    17%

What Maffia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maffia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffia 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Maffia. 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 373 military records available for the last name Maffia. For the veterans among your Maffia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maffia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maffia in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maffia 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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