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Yaffie Family History

Yaffie 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: Yaffe, Yaffee, Taffe, Gaffke, Jaffe, Waffle, Gaffin, Raffin, Yoffe

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Where is the Yaffie family from?

You can see how Yaffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaffie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Yaffie families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 9 Yaffie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaffie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yaffie families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaffie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Yaffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaffie 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Yaffie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yaffie. For the veterans among your Yaffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaffie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yaffie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yaffie in 1966 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaffie 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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