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Caffney Family History

Caffney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gaffney, Caffrey, Caffey, Coffey, Carney, Gaffner, Cagney, Gaffey

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Where is the Caffney family from?

You can see how Caffney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Caffney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Caffney family living in Anglesey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caffney's in United Kingdom. Anglesey and 1 other county had the highest population of Caffney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caffney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caffney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caffney. 100% of Caffney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Caffney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Caffney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffney 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Caffney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Caffney. For the veterans among your Caffney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Caffney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Caffney in 1963 was 86, and 86 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caffney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffney 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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