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Chaffery Family History

Chaffery 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: Chaffey, Caffery, Schaffert, Schaffer, Haffer, Claffey, Chaffee

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Where is the Chaffery family from?

You can see how Chaffery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaffery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chaffery families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chaffery's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chaffery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaffery 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 Chaffery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chaffery. 100% of Chaffery 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 Chaffery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Chaffery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaffery 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Chaffery. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chaffery. For the veterans among your Chaffery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaffery lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Chaffery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chaffery in 1977 was 66, and 76 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaffery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaffery 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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