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Maffeo Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Maffeo a medieval variant of Matteo .

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


Similar surnames: Mazzeo, Matteo, Maffei, Saffer, Mateo, Graffeo, Taffe, Raffel, Raffo

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Where is the Maffeo family from?

You can see how Maffeo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maffeo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Maffeo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Maffeo's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maffeo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maffeo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maffeo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maffeo. 19% of Maffeo men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Maffeo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maffeo were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    19%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maffeo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maffeo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maffeo. 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 694 military records available for the last name Maffeo. For the veterans among your Maffeo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maffeo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maffeo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maffeo in 1955 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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