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Guffney Family History

Guffney 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, Duffney, Guffey, Goffney, Gaffner, Geffner, Guiney, Gurney

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Where is the Guffney family from?

You can see how Guffney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guffney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Guffney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 8 Guffney families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Guffney's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Guffney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guffney 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 Guffney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guffney. 50% of Guffney men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Guffney women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guffney were District Manager and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • District Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Guffney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Guffney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guffney 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Guffney. 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 31 military records available for the last name Guffney. For the veterans among your Guffney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guffney lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Guffney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Guffney in 1970 was 45, and 79 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guffney 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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