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Gaffaney Family History

Gaffaney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Gaffney.

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


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Where is the Gaffaney family from?

You can see how Gaffaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaffaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaffaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gaffaney families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gaffaney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gaffaney families in 1891.
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What did your Gaffaney ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gaffaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaffaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffaney 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Gaffaney. 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 201 military records available for the last name Gaffaney. For the veterans among your Gaffaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffaney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gaffaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gaffaney in 1968 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaffaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaffaney 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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