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Shaffrey Family History

Shaffrey Surname Meaning

from Mac Séafraidh see McSheffrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shaffrey family from?

You can see how Shaffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shaffrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Shaffrey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Shaffrey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Shaffrey families in 1891.
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What did your Shaffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaffrey. 100% of Shaffrey 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shaffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffrey 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Shaffrey. 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 131 military records available for the last name Shaffrey. For the veterans among your Shaffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shaffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shaffrey in 1963 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffrey 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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