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Caffrey Family History

Caffrey Surname Meaning

Irish (Meath and Cavan): shortened form of McCaffrey.

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


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Where is the Caffrey family from?

You can see how Caffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caffrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 145 Caffrey families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Caffrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caffrey families in 1891.
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What did your Caffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caffrey. 18% of Caffrey men worked as a Dock Labourer and 77% of Caffrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caffrey were Dental Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Dental Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Caffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffrey 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Caffrey. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Caffrey. For the veterans among your Caffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffrey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Caffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Caffrey in 1954 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffrey 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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