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Clafferty Family History

Clafferty 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: Lafferty, Mclafferty, Cafferty, Mccafferty, Rafferty, Claffey

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Where is the Clafferty family from?

You can see how Clafferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clafferty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Clafferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Clafferty families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Clafferty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Clafferty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clafferty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clafferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clafferty 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Clafferty. 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 199 military records available for the last name Clafferty. For the veterans among your Clafferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clafferty lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Clafferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Clafferty in 1956 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clafferty 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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