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Gaiffe Family History

Gaiffe 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: Griffo, Griff, Taaffe, Griffel, Gaff, Taffe, Griffes, Gaffey, Gaffke

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Where is the Gaiffe family from?

You can see how Gaiffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaiffe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gaiffe families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaiffe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gaiffe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaiffe 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 72 census records available for the last name Gaiffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaiffe 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gaiffe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gaiffe. For the veterans among your Gaiffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaiffe lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Gaiffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gaiffe in 1977 was 77, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaiffe 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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