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Coffaney Family History

Coffaney 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: Coffey, Goffney, Gaffaney, Courtney, Hoffner, Gaffney, Tiffany

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Where is the Coffaney family from?

You can see how Coffaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coffaney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Coffaney families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Coffaney's in USA. California had the highest population of Coffaney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coffaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Coffaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Coffaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coffaney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Coffaney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Coffaney. For the veterans among your Coffaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coffaney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Coffaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Coffaney in 1971 was 69, and 65 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coffaney 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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