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Caffyn Family History

Caffyn Surname Meaning

variant of Chaffin.

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


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Where is the Caffyn family from?

You can see how Caffyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caffyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caffyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Caffyn families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Caffyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caffyn families in 1891.
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What did your Caffyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caffyn. 34% of Caffyn men worked as a Bank Clerk and 72% of Caffyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caffyn were General Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    34%
  • Miller Retired
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Drapers Assistant
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Caffyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Caffyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caffyn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Caffyn. 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 352 military records available for the last name Caffyn. For the veterans among your Caffyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caffyn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Caffyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Caffyn in 1962 was 88, and 57 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caffyn 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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