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Caffey Family History

Caffey Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McHaffie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caffey family from?

You can see how Caffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Caffey families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Caffey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caffey families in 1891.
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What did your Caffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caffey. 100% of Caffey 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 15,000 census records available for the last name Caffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caffey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Caffey. For the veterans among your Caffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Caffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caffey in 1945 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffey 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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