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Glaffey Family History

Glaffey Surname Meaning

reduced from Mag Fhlaithimh see Claffey.

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


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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaffey 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 Glaffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glaffey. 100% of Glaffey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 11 census records available for the last name Glaffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaffey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Glaffey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Glaffey. For the veterans among your Glaffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaffey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Glaffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Glaffey in 1970 was 88, and 85 in 1986.

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