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Maphis Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Mewes .

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


Similar surnames: Mavis, Mathis, Manis, Mathia, Matheis, Garris, Markus, Mauss, Mathes

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Where is the Maphis family from?

You can see how Maphis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maphis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maphis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Maphis families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Maphis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Maphis families in 1840.
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What did your Maphis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maphis. 53% of Maphis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Maphis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maphis were Truck Driver and Maid Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid Servant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maphis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maphis 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Maphis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 327 military records available for the last name Maphis. For the veterans among your Maphis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maphis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maphis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maphis in 1954 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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