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Guffany Family History

Guffany 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: Duffany, Tiffany, Guffy, Guffin, Guffey, Gaffaney, Guan, Duffy

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Where is the Guffany family from?

You can see how Guffany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guffany family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Guffany families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Guffany's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guffany families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Guffany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guffany 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Guffany. 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 1 military records available for the last name Guffany. For the veterans among your Guffany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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