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Gaffeney Family History

Gaffeney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gaffney, Gaffaney, Gaffner, Gaffey, Goffney, Gaultney, Marteney

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Where is the Gaffeney family from?

You can see how Gaffeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaffeney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaffeney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gaffeney families living in Northumberland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gaffeney's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gaffeney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaffeney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gaffeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaffeney. 100% of Gaffeney 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 Gaffeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaffeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaffeney 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Gaffeney. 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 182 military records available for the last name Gaffeney. For the veterans among your Gaffeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaffeney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Gaffeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gaffeney in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaffeney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaffeney 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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